The European Legislature Could Establish a Permanent Office in Chisinau. The Initiative Was Proposed by Members of the Republic of Moldova – European Union Parliamentary Association Committee.
Officials argue that this office would allow European representatives to assist Moldovan authorities during accession negotiations, enhancing dialogue between the EU and Chisinau, as well as interactions between the two legislative institutions.
In the statement of the Republic of Moldova – European Union Parliamentary Association Committee, the progress made by Moldova in the EU accession process is highlighted. Additionally, further measures are recommended to support Moldova’s European path.
“We reaffirmed that our country is committed and determined to complete the justice reform and, in the first half of 2025, to open negotiations on Cluster 1, ‘Fundamental Values.’ We are aware that Moldova’s EU accession process should not be just about bureaucracy or administration. It must bring positive effects on the standard of living for our citizens,” emphasized Doina Gherman, the co-chair of the Committee.
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“We commit to swiftly adopting the €1.8 billion Moldova Growth Plan in the European Parliament. We support the permanent trade liberalization between Moldova and the European Union to ensure predictability and increase attractiveness for investors. We also want Moldova to be fully included in the European roaming package for all member states,” stated co-chair Siegfried Muresan.
The Parliamentary Association Committee advocates accelerating Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the Single Market by associating with more EU programs and initiatives and including Moldova in the revised Pre-Accession Assistance Instrument. The officials also condemn the hybrid warfare against Moldova and Russian interference in the country. They call on the Kremlin leadership to respect Moldova’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, to cease attempts to destabilize the country, undermine its constitutional order and democratic institutions, and stop energy blackmail.
Furthermore, European officials urged to increase support for Moldovan authorities’ efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process. Committee members also commend Moldova’s reforms, particularly in the energy sector.