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EU leaders reaffirm support for Moldova’s bid to join bloc at landmark summit
- On July 5, 2025, the European Union and Moldova convened their inaugural summit in Chisinau to concentrate on Moldova’s progress toward EU membership.
- The summit followed Moldova's March 2022 EU membership application and its candidate status granted last June amid ongoing Russian aggression in neighboring Ukraine.
- EU leaders reaffirmed strong backing for Moldova's accession, announced a €270 million tranche release within a €1.9 billion investment package, and agreed to abolish roaming charges to support integration.
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu emphasized the unity of the citizens in choosing the right direction for their country, while European Council President Costa reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to actively assisting Moldova throughout its integration process.
- The summit outcome signaled firm EU commitment to Moldova’s European integration, facing challenges from disinformation and political contest ahead of September elections.
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For the first time, an EU summit with Moldova was held, which is considered to be Russia's potential goal. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed: "Moldova makes Europe safer, more resilient and more united.
EU leaders reaffirm support for Moldova’s bid to join bloc at landmark summit
Senior officials from the European Union were in Moldova on Friday for a landmark bilateral summit to strengthen ties and reaffirm the bloc's commitment to the EU candidate country, just months before it holds a pivotal parliamentary election.
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