The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to supporting the country’s reform path. This funding comes in recognition of Moldova’s significant progress in implementing key reforms, particularly in energy security and the development of competitive electricity and gas markets. The disbursement follows the fulfillment of four reform indicators tied to the bi-annual payment schedule under the Facility and adds to the €270 million in pre-financing already provided this year. Over 2025–2027, Moldova is set to receive up to €1.9 billion in grants and loans under the Facility, marking the largest EU financial support package for the country.
Moldova has also made notable strides in areas essential to EU accession, including justice, anti-corruption, and the fight against organized crime. These reforms underscore the country’s commitment to European values such as democracy, rule of law, and effective governance, ensuring that EU funds are utilized efficiently for the benefit of Moldovan citizens. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, highlighted that investing in Moldova’s economic growth strengthens both the country and Europe as a whole, emphasizing the EU’s continued support along Moldova’s EU integration path.
In addition to the financial support, the European Commission has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest, inviting businesses from the EU, EEA, and Moldova to explore investment opportunities in the country. This initiative aims to build a pipeline of transformative private investments that could receive backing from the Commission and partner financial institutions such as the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The initiative aligns with Moldova’s enhanced access to the EU Single Market as a candidate country, offering unique opportunities for businesses to contribute to its economic growth.
Since 2021, the EU has allocated over €1.2 billion in grants to Moldova, supporting areas including energy security, clean energy transition, household assistance for rising electricity bills, and justice sector reforms. EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, emphasized that the continued financial and policy support signals both Moldova’s dedication to reforms and the EU’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth, stability, and European integration in the country.
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