News about European integration

The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) plans to coordinate its actions with the government to integrate monetary and fiscal policies as part of the country’s preparations for accession to the European Union. To this end, an international conference is planned for this fall to explore existing opportunities.

Representatives of the border agencies of Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a Joint Declaration supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the European Union. The document calls for enhanced cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.

The legal framework governing the organization and operation of financial instruments markets in Moldova will be brought into line with European Union standards.

Professional qualifications obtained in Moldova will be recognized in EU countries and vice versa, but only after Moldova joins the European Union.

The rules governing state aid in Moldova will be harmonized with European standards.

The Moldovan Parliament has brought the country’s anti-money laundering legislation into line with European Union standards.

Member of Parliament Constantin Cuimju criticized the way in which the PDS parliamentary majority is pushing through bills, stating that there is no proper legislative process and that parliamentary committee meetings have become a mere formality prior to voting in the plenary chamber.

Rail transport may be co-financed to improve mobility in certain localities in Moldova.

At its plenary session on July 23, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova ratified a financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), which provides for the allocation of more than €50 million to modernize 20 educational institutions that are part of the national “Model Schools” network.

Parliament adopted a bill amending the Law on the Organization and Operation of the 112 Service, which introduces the eCall system, which automatically dials the single emergency number in the event of a traffic accident.

Hungary refused to approve the results of the review of Clusters 2 and 3, concerning Moldova and Ukraine, at a meeting of the EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA).

The Moldovan Parliament endorsed the candidacy of Vasile Tofan, a 44-year-old pro-European investment manager and financier nominated by the ruling party. On July 21, 2026, 53 deputies from the ruling Action and Solidarity (PAS) party passed a vote of confidence in the cabinet, after which President Maia Sandu signed the corresponding decree.

According to the EU Neighbors East 2026 study, commissioned by the European Union, trust in government institutions in Moldova remains low. However, attitudes toward the European Union itself are at a record high.

The staff of the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) gave a warm farewell to their former director general, Radu Musteață, who is now the head of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Industry (MAIA). Judging by the group selfies on Facebook, the new minister also holds warm feelings for his former colleagues and is grateful to them.

The ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in the presence of President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. The new cabinet retained virtually all of its previous members. Tofan replaced only four ministers—those of finance, health, culture, and agriculture.

Moldova’s former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu congratulated Vasile Tofan on Parliament’s approval of the new Cabinet and urged his successor to continue the reforms he had initiated.

The Moldovan Parliament approved the new government headed by Vasile Tofan. At the July 21 session, 53 deputies from the “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party voted in favor of the cabinet’s composition.

The EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA) will, on Wednesday, July 22, will resume negotiations with Hungary on the approval of the screening results for Clusters 2 and 3 for Moldova and Ukraine, in order to begin the formal process of opening the clusters.

Former high-ranking officials from Germany and Russia held a secret meeting in Baku on July 12–14 to discuss ways to end the armed conflict in Ukraine.

Moldova will revise the rules governing liability for manufacturing defects. The group of individuals deemed liable for damages will be expanded, in part due to the digitalization of the economy.