How do EU lawmakers vote, and why do some Romanians oppose the Republic of Moldova?
The European Parliament held on Wednesday, June 18, a plenary session where it voted on a resolution prepared by Estonian socialist MEP Sven Mikser. This resolution commends Chisinau for its progress toward European Union membership, as outlined in the European Commission's reports from 2023 and 2024. The final resolution, adopted with overwhelming support from the attending deputies, recognizes the Republic of Moldova in a manner that is rarely seen for a candidate country. This positive text signals the anticipated beginning of accession negotiations.