Prime Minister Dorin Recean stated that the Moldovan government has made significant progress in implementing social reforms to support citizens during the launch of the first high-level Moldova–EU Dialogue on Social Affairs, Labor, and Education, held today in Chisinau.
“The government is quickly advancing towards full integration into the European space,” said Recean. “Despite global crises and inflation, we have prioritized the well-being of our people.”
Key Achievements in Social Support
Recean highlighted several notable achievements from recent years:
- Minimum pensions nearly tripled, rising from 1,188 lei to 3,055 lei.
- Average pensions doubled, from 2,255 lei to 4,407 lei.
- Total pension payments increased from 16 billion to 30 billion lei.
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For comparison, he noted that between 2011 and 2021, the minimum pension rose by just 547 lei (or an average of 54 lei per year).
Targeted Aid and Energy Compensation
The prime minister also emphasized direct aid to vulnerable citizens:
- During the 2024–2025 winter, low-income households received monthly compensation of 800 to 1,400 lei.
- The government keeps subsidizing electricity costs for the first 110 kWh of consumption, keeping prices at last year’s level.
Expansion of Social Services
Thanks to the EU support, the government has launched new social services, particularly in rural areas:
- Authorities have established social canteens, laundries, and multifunctional centers to support communities.
- The list of free and compensated medicines expanded by 40%, benefiting over 800,000 people in 2023—a 20.5% increase compared to 2022.
Toward EU Membership and Economic Growth
Recean reaffirmed Moldova’s ambitions for EU membership, highlighting the EU Growth Plan, which will drive:
- Unprecedented investment to double Moldova’s GDP
- Creation of better-paid jobs domestically
- Long-term economic convergence with EU standards
“We must act swiftly to become an EU member state, where wages and pensions are 3 to 4 times higher than in Moldova. Moldova can succeed — when we care for our seniors and work to build a dignified life at home,” Recean concluded.
European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Minzatu, Minister of Labor and Social Protection Alexei Buzu, and Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun co-chaired the Dialogue. The meeting marked a significant step toward aligning Moldova’s social and labor policies with EU standards.