EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit

By&nbspEuronews&nbspwith&nbspEBU

Published on 04/07/2025 - 23:57 GMT+2

Senior officials from nan European Union were successful Moldova connected Friday for a landmark bilateral acme to fortify ties and reaffirm nan bloc’s committedness to EU campaigner country, conscionable months up of its parliamentary elections. 

To support Moldova’s EU integration and betterment efforts, nan bloc announced up to €1.9 cardinal successful funding for 2025–2027 nether nan caller Moldova Growth Plan - nan largest EU financial package since nan country’s independence. 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa met pinch Moldovan President Maia Sandu for nan first EU-Moldova summit. 

“Nine months ago, we agreed connected nan maturation scheme for Moldova, and 8 months ago, nan group of Moldova person enshrined their European early successful Moldova’s constitution,” said von der Leyen. 

“What a testament to Moldova’s and our unwavering commitment... Moldova is perpetually proving successful making advancement successful nan accession process.” 

Von der Leyen and Costa reaffirmed EU support for Moldova’s sovereignty amid Russia’s full-scale penetration of neighbouring Ukraine arsenic good arsenic continued hybrid threats to Moldova. 

They condemned Russian interference and discussed measures to bolster Moldova’s defences against overseas influence, disinformation and electoral manipulation. 

Sandu was optimistic astir her nation’s EU membership, describing how: “For nan first time, we are being seen arsenic a earthy portion of nan European family.” 

“Through this summit, nan European Union is sending a clear message: Moldova matters.”