Hungary’s reservation on Moldova, Ukraine EU accession screening seen as procedural, not critical
A reservation submitted by Hungary regarding the screening results for negotiation clusters 2–6 in the European Union accession processes of Moldova and Ukraine is not viewed as a critical obstacle in Brussels,...
The energy sector alert has expired. Which monitoring and intervention mechanisms remain in place?
Moldova has officially ended the state of alert in the energy sector, introduced on 25 April, after the Ministry of Energy decided not to extend it, citing improved conditions on the regional...
What Will Moldova’s European Integration Mean for You Personally: From Children to Pensioners
European integration is often discussed in terms of large-scale politics and macroeconomic indicators. However, its real meaning is not found in declarations or negotiations, but in concrete changes in everyday life. For...
Moldova approves talks on €150 million EIB loan for agriculture and food sector
The Moldovan government has approved the launch of negotiations and the signing of a financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million loan aimed at developing the country’s...
Interior minister backs pension reform for military and special-status officers
Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin says a proposed reform that would increase the retirement age for military personnel and special-status public servants is necessary because the current legal framework, adopted in 1993, no...
Moldova’s Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatii said that some journalists attending the government’s Cabinet meeting on 24 June had not completed compulsory military service, adding that the authorities would “correct” the situation over...
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Popsoi: Ukraine Needs Full International Support; Moldova and Ukraine’s EU Accession Key to Regional Security
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popsoi called for unwavering international support for Ukraine and emphasized the strategic importance of Moldova and Ukraine’s future EU accession during the Ukraine–Southeast...
Political Parties Under Scrutiny: New Rules, Tougher Sanctions. What Changes Have Been Introduced?
At the end of May 2025, the Republic of Moldova adopted significant amendments to the legal framework regulating political party financing. Lawmakers aimed these legislative changes at strengthening the integrity of the...
It’s election time, not campaigning. What does it entail? IPN interview with the CEC deputy chairman
The official election period for Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections begins on July 14—a date often mistaken for the start of the election campaign itself. Understanding the difference between these two phases...
Mihai Popsoi Embarks on Another Diplomatic Mission — Next Stop: Brussels
After completing his working visit to Croatia, Moldova’s Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi will travel to Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium, between July 14 and 15.He will meet with EU member states’ foreign ministers...
Kevin Covert, the new chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Moldova
Kevin Covert is serving as the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the U.S. Embassy in Moldova. He is detailed from his position as Director for Eastern European Affairs at the U.S. Department of...
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Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Vice President, Embarks on First Official Visit to Chisinau
Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy of the European Commission, will make her first visit to the Republic of Moldova on July 15. She will meet with...
In 2025, Transnistria exported most to Romania, Italy, and Germany. Over 76% of foreign sales went to the EU
In the first half of 2025, the separatist administration in Moldova’s Transnistrian region directed 76.9% of its exports to European Union member states, according to data cited by g4media.ro. EU countries also...
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC outraged by attack that wounded ICRC staff, PRCS volunteer during Gaza rescue mission
Gaza (ICRC) – On the evening of 10 July, a joint mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) came under attack during which...