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Ukraine, Moldova set sight on next milestones in EU accession process
Est. 6minAfter Ukraine and Moldova formally opened their accession talks on Tuesday (25 June), they are expected to kick off a process of further aligning their own legislation to the bloc, Euractiv spoke to both countries chief negotiators about their expectations for the next stages of the process.
Ukraine, Moldova begin long road to membership as EU formally opens talks
Est. 4minThe European Union formally launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday (25 June), starting a long process that could once again redraw the geopolitical map of Europe.
Netherlands clears EU’s final hurdle for Ukraine, Moldova accession talks to formally start
Est. 1minThe Dutch parliament on Thursday (20 June) voted in favour of greenlighting the negotiation frameworks for Ukraine and Moldova, clearing the last hurdle for the EU to formally open accession talks with both countries next week. Though the new far-right Dutch …
Breaking: EU member states greenlight Ukraine, Moldova negotiating frameworks
Est. 3minAfter weeks of wrangling, EU ambassadors late Friday (14 June) evening, agreed in principle on the negotiating frameworks for the accession negotiations of Ukraine and Moldova.
Twelve EU countries push for key next step in Ukraine, Moldova accession process
Est. 3minA dozen EU member states have made a joint push to move forward the accession process for candidates Ukraine and Moldova and formally kickstart membership talks by the end of June, according to a letter to the Belgian EU presidency, seen by Euractiv.
Moldova enters a critical phase for fighting disinformation
Est. 6minMoldovan citizens will go to the polls for presidential elections and a referendum on the country’s future EU integration in October, but for Chisinau's pro-EU government, the bigger challenge until then is the fight against Russian disinformation.
EU, Moldova sign ‘security and defence’ partnership
Est. 2minThe European Union on Tuesday (21 May) signed a security and defence pact with Moldova to help the pro-Western country boost its ability to tackle threats from Russia.
EU could formally start Ukraine, Moldova membership talks in June, but hurdles remain
Est. 3minSeveral EU member states called on Tuesday (21 May) for the bloc to start membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova by the end of June, but several technical and political obstacles remain for the decision to be taken.
Moldova to hold EU referendum, presidential election on 20 October
Est. 3minMoldova's parliament voted on Thursday (16 May) to hold a referendum in October on EU membership, the cornerstone of President Maia Sandu's policies, alongside a presidential election.
Weimar Triangle aims to increase investment into Moldova
Est. 3minThe 'Weimar Triangle' of Germany, France, and Poland is looking to activate joint investment to prop up Moldova’s frail public finances amid increasing Russian pressure on the EU candidate country, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday.
Moldova’s alignment with Western sanctions draws Russia’s hybrid wrath
Est. 6minMoldova’s decision to join the EU's sanctions regime against Russia last November has fueled Moscow's already vast campaign of disinformation and hybrid warfare against the EU candidate country
Moldovan Parliament backs bid to join EU, but divisions remain
Est. 3minMoldova's Parliament on Thursday (21 March) endorsed an appeal to press on with a drive to join the European Union, but the opposition walked out of the vote and separatists in the Transnistria region urged authorities to drop their claim to the enclave.
Green light for Bosnia’s EU talks could be a tough call at summit
Est. 4minEU leaders are set to give the political green light to open accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday (21 March), but the outcome still hangs in the balance as several member states aim to tie the decision to progress on Ukraine and Moldova.
Moldova expels Russian diplomat over Transnistria polling stations
Est. 2minMoldova on Tuesday (19 March) expelled a Russian diplomat over the opening of polling stations for Russia's presidential election in the breakaway region of Transnistria after summoning the Russian ambassador.
Moldova says Russia illegally printed election ballots in Transnistria
Est. 3minA senior official in ex-Soviet Moldova said on Wednesday (13 March) Moscow was breaking laws by printing ballot papers in the separatist region of Transnistria ahead of this weekend's Russian presidential election.
Moldova spy chief warns on new destabilisation attempts by Russia
Est. 2minMoldova's spy chief said on Tuesday (5 March) that Russia was planning fresh attempts to meddle in the country's internal affairs by provoking protests, interfering in upcoming presidential elections, and disrupting plans to join the European Union.
Moldova dismisses Transnistria’s request for Russian help
Est. 3minMoldova's breakaway Transnistria region asked Russia on Wednesday (28 February) to help its economy withstand Moldovan "pressure", at a meeting of hundreds of officials dismissed by the pro-European Chisinau government as a propaganda stunt to gain headlines.
How Russia’s ‘shadow war’ could impact Moldova’s pro-EU polls
Est. 6minRussia’s “hybrid warfare” against Moldova is expected to increase in intensity through 2024, focusing on Moldova’s planned constitutional referendum on joining the EU expected to happen in November.
Michel tries to reassure Ukraine, Moldova as unease grows ahead of key EU summit
Est. 4minKYIV, UKRAINE - With Ukraine's and Moldova's hopes for an opening of EU accession talks taking centre stage in Kyiv on Tuesday (21 November), European Council President Charles Michel sought to reassure them that the matter remained a priority for the bloc, despite warnings of a tough decision at the EU December summit.
Moldova’s Popescu ‘optimistic’ about EU green light in December
Est. 5minMoldova will continue working together with the EU to keep "cleaning its system from the toxic influence of criminal oligarchs" as part of a concerted push to advance its EU membership bid, the country's Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu told Euractiv.
The Brief — What next after the enlargement package?
Est. 6minWith the European Commission's enlargement report out, the ball is now in the court of EU leaders to decide how to proceed with the accession process - and their own reform homework.
European Commission recommends accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova
Est. 5minIn a boost for the bloc's floundering enlargement process, the European Commission recommended on Wednesday (8 November) opening accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova - as well as potentially Bosnia, at a much later stage - once they finalise implementing key outstanding reforms.
Europe will benefit from starting EU accession talks with Moldova
Est. 5minStarting EU accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova by the end of this year is in the fundamental interest of the people of Moldova and the people of the EU, writes Siegfried Muresan.
Moldovan president says Russia’s Wagner head plotted coup against her
Est. 3minMoldova's pro-European President, Maia Sandu, said Russia's Wagner paramilitary force was the main force behind an attempt to foment a coup against her, she told the Financial Times in an interview published on Friday (6 October).