Government approved the National EU Accession Program: 3,117 European acts to be transposed by 2029
The Government of the Republic of Moldova has approved the National Programme for Accession to the European Union (PNA) for 2025–2029. This document outlines the steps the country will take to advance in the European integration process. The programme details the commitments the authorities have made to align national legislation with the EU acquis and implement essential reforms in key areas, including justice, the economy, public administration, agriculture, the environment, education, and infrastructure.
What does the National Accession Programme entail?
The National Accession Programme (NAP) is the primary tool through which the Republic of Moldova will demonstrate its readiness to become a member of the European Union. The NAP encompasses all commitments made by the state during the accession negotiations. It outlines specific steps for harmonizing national legislation with the acquis communautaire (EU legislation), reforming institutions, and strengthening administrative capacities.
The NAP includes over 3,100 actions, with 1,791 categorized as normative measures and 1,088 as implementation actions.
"Through the National EU Accession Programme, our main document for planning and modernizing reforms, we aim to bring Europe closer to home. This programme outlines how and when we will adopt and implement 3,117 European acts by 2029. It encompasses 1,791 normative actions and 1,088 implementation actions. EU accession is not merely a bureaucratic process; it represents a profound transformation of our society, benefiting every citizen directly. The programme focuses on six fundamental pillars of European legislation," declared Cristina Gherasimov, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration.
The structure of the Programme is organized on:
Political and economic criteria The NAP comprises 33 negotiation chapters, grouped into 6 thematic clusters, including fundamental values, internal market, agriculture, environment, energy, justice, and education.
Who is responsible for implementation?
Through the Office for European Integration, the State Chancellery will coordinate the programme's implementation. Various ministries and public authorities are obligated to fulfill the outlined measures. Implementation will be tracked via an electronic monitoring system. An annual report will be submitted to Parliament and published on the Government's website.
What happens to the old plan?
This decision repeals the National Action Plan for 2024–2027, which is deemed insufficient for achieving the new objectives.
The estimated cost of implementing the NAP is approximately 65.8 billion lei, which will be covered by the state budget, external assistance (including EU funds), and other sources.
