EU lawmakers vote to extend democracy shield to Moldova

The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a comprehensive report warning that foreign interference and disinformation represent “an attack on the very core of the European project,” demanding urgent counter-measures.

Moldova, EU clash over pace of judicial vetting ahead of report

Divergences emerged between Brussels and Chisinau over the pace of judicial reforms on Wednesday, as Moldova's leadership resisted European Union calls to quickly fill over 160 vacant posts ahead of an upcoming enlargement report.

Moldova eyes Slovenia as EU model, Grosu says

Slovenia serves as an inspiring economic and institutional model for Moldova's European integration, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated during high-level talks with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana.

EU diplomats tie Moldova accession to justice reform

European diplomats reaffirmed in Chisinau on Wednesday that Moldova’s European Union accession hinges on sweeping judicial reforms, urging authorities to sustain integrity vetting despite severe court staffing shortages and procedural delays.

Moldova inquiry exposes systemic abuses across 323 state firms

Moldovan lawmakers uncovered systemic governance failures across 323 state enterprises, including decades-long insolvency proceedings and unrecorded public assets, parliamentary inquiry head Dinu Plîngău announced on public broadcaster Moldova 1.

US charges five in Russian plot to kill dissidents and sabotage Europe

Federal prosecutors in New York indicted five operatives allegedly linked to Russian intelligence who recruited hitmen to assassinate Kremlin dissidents in the United States and coordinate sabotage across European infrastructure, authorities said.

Moldova tests unified orchard register to boost fruit exports

Over 20 Moldovan fruit producers are piloting a unified orchard register to streamline technical field records and align domestic production with European Union quality, safety, and international certification standards.

Moldova launches €45M regional water system with German aid

Moldova’s infrastructure ministry launched a strategic €45 million (approx. 900 million MDL) regional water project on Tuesday to connect the capital, Chisinau, with the central districts of Straseni and Calarasi.

Food bank rescues 125 tonnes of food to feed vulnerable Moldovans

Moldova's Food Bank recovered more than 125 tonnes of surplus groceries in 2025, converting commercial waste into nearly 250,000 meals for impoverished families and elderly citizens across the country.

Moldova sets up 15-member council for Gagauzia vote

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission established an expanded 15-member Central Electoral Council for Gagauzia on Tuesday, exceeding standard statutory limits to prepare for the November 15 regional vote.

European expertise for Moldovan municipalities: Joint Consultative Committee launched in Chișinău

Local communities in the Republic of Moldova will receive direct support in their journey towards European integration through a new bilateral structure. The Joint Consultative Committee, established between the European Committee of the Regions and the Republic of Moldova, was officially launched on Tuesday, September 15, in Chișinău. This initiative aims to speed up the implementation of EU policies and improve the ability to absorb external funds.

EUROSTAT | EU grants nearly 4 million residence permits, with Ukrainians receiving the most

In 2025, the European Union issued nearly 3.9 million residence permits to non-EU citizens, up from over 355,000 more than the previous year. According to data published by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office, citizens of Ukraine, India, and Morocco were among the primary recipients of these permits.