EU cluster talks with Moldova and Ukraine set to begin. Marta Kos: Council has all it needs to decide

The Council of the European Union has all the information needed to decide whether to start negotiations on Cluster 1—Fundamental Values with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, said the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos. She emphasized that both countries have made significant progress in this area, and if the current evaluation pace continues, all screening sessions could be completed by autumn.

Expert: Commissioner Marta Kos’s visit signals strengthened European support

The visits of top officials to Chisinau, including European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, reaffirm the European Union's commitment to supporting the Republic of Moldova's European integration. Grigore Guzun, expert in international relations, notes that these visits demonstrate the EU's support and friendship toward our country. He emphasizes that Moldova's accession to the EU largely depends on the political class's willingness and the outcomes of the parliamentary elections scheduled for the fall.

Expert: Starting in June, Moldova may be decoupled from Ukraine in the EU accession process

The Republic of Moldova may be separated from Ukraine during the negotiation process for its accession to the European Union at the European Council Summit on June 26–27, particularly given the challenges Ukraine is currently facing. Despite geopolitical issues, Moldova has the advantage of a stable pro-European government and considerable public support for European integration, said journalist Dan Alexe in an interview for the show "In Context" on Moldova 1.

Marta Kos: Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession

Ukraine and Moldova will jointly open the first negotiation cluster for EU accession, despite Budapest’s objections to Ukraine’s accession to the bloc. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, after a “productive conversation” with Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishina.

Experts: Moldova is at a key stage in its EU accession, backed by EU leaders

The Republic of Moldova is entering a crucial political phase in its European integration process, with prospects appearing clearer than ever. This viewpoint is shared by Iulian Groza, the executive director of the Institute for European Policies and Reforms. He highlighted that our country is enjoying a political consensus among EU member states concerning the opening of accession negotiations. Additionally, Romanian political analyst Cătălin Gabriel Done emphasized that the member states are eager to maintain the momentum of enlargement, especially in light of the unstable geopolitical situation caused by the war in Ukraine.

"The Republic of Moldova, a model student, may pursue EU accession independently."

The European Union is considering the possibility of continuing the accession process with the Republic of Moldova separately from Ukraine, as Kiev's efforts are blocked by Hungary, Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, told RFE/RL. In an interview with RFE/RL on April 28, during a visit to Prague, Marta Kos said that she "cannot rule out a decoupling" of the two countries as early as June, when important decisions on the Union's enlargement are to be made in Brussels.

Moldova has made moderate progress in social protection and employment

The Republic of Moldova is currently at a "moderate level of preparation" for integration into the European Union regarding social protection and employment. This was stated by Cristina Jandîc, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, during the "Noi si Europa" show on Radio Moldova. She noted that recent discussions in Brussels, which were part of the bilateral screening process, specifically addressed this area. European officials have expressed appreciation for the progress made by the authorities in Chișinău.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are one step away from opening EU accession talks, European Commissioner Marta Kos.

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos regards a new wave of enlargement by 2030 as “realistic” with Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro leading the way. But she warns that progress hinges on merit and commitment by the EU candidate countries to deliver on required reforms, reports Agerpres.

Moldova aims to sign the EU Accession Treaty in 2028, ahead of schedule

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has established a new and ambitious foreign policy goal for the Republic of Moldova: to sign the Accession Treaty with the EU by 2028, which is three years earlier than the previously proposed deadline of 2030. Recean's announcement confirms ongoing unofficial discussions suggesting that Moldova may receive a more expedited path to EU membership in the coming years than originally anticipated.

Jan Dusik: EU allocates funds for the sustainable transition of the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is in the process of joining the EU, and the harmonization of environmental legislation with community norms is an essential and complex chapter. The bilateral screening in the field, at the end of June, is a key moment for assessing progress in alignment with European standards. The topics were addressed by Deputy Director General for Innovation, Adaptation, Resilience and Cooperation within DG CLIMA of the European Commission, in the interview for "IN CONTEXT" show.

MEP: "Now there is a real union of Romania with the Republic of Moldova, under the EU umbrella"

The Republic of Moldova is in an active and rapid process of European integration with prospects of achieving a favorable result at the end of the current commission, along with Montenegro and North Macedonia, after the cluster negotiations and the completion of the legislative screening stage, says the MEP of the Renew group, Dan Barna. In an interview for Teleradio-Moldova in Brussels, the MEP stated that our country "is much more advanced in terms of the stage of preparations than Ukraine", emphasizing the real opportunity of a "union of Romania with the Republic of Moldova, under the EU umbrella" in 2030.

The screening of a new cluster of chapters starts in Brussels

The screening of a new cluster of chapters on the Republic of Moldova's integration into the EU - Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth - begins today in Brussels. According to the Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, in the next two days, we will discuss information society and media.