The EU will help Moldova: The European Parliament gave green light for a new support instrument for Moldova. The country will receive EUR 1.9 billion to accelerate socio-economic reforms, strengthening immunity and accelerate integration with the European Union. The goal is relaxation of the influence of Russia's war against Ukraine to Moldova. Financing is scheduled for 2025-2027.
“Moldova needs support”: Michał Szczerba, MEP from Platforma Obywatelska, believes that supporting the process of integration of Moldova is crucial for Poland. – Moldova needs our support because of its location, he is close to war. On the other hand, he also needs reforms, funds, foreign investment and pre -accession programs – said the politician in an interview with the Newseria agency. Moldova officially obtained status of a candidate for the European Union In June 2022, according to the European Commission's assessment of October 2024, Moldova and Ukraine are at a similar stage of preparation for accession.
Moldova, Transnistria and gas from Russia: In January 2025, the European Union announced the transfer of Moldova 30 million euros to alleviate the energy crisis caused by Russia. Previously the Russian group Gazprom He stopped gas delivery to Transnistria – the separatist territory of Moldova. As a result of the interruption of exports, it took place excluding all gas boiler rooms In the region, and housing estates and public institutions remained without heating and hot water. However, in February, the self -proclaimed Transnistria authorities decided about the extension of the contract with the Hungarian company MET on Purchase of Russian gas. Row Moldova emphasized that he did not support this solution, but he accepts it to prevent the humanitarian disaster on the left bank of the Dniester.
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Sources: European Parliament, NewseriaIAR