The European Commission has provided an additional €189 million to Moldova under the Moldova Reform and Growth Facility after the country successfully completed 24 reform steps. This latest disbursement reflects Moldova’s continued progress on its path toward European Union integration and underlines the EU’s support for the country’s reform agenda.
Of the total amount, €173 million will go directly into Moldova’s state budget, while €16 million will be used to support development projects through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform. This new funding adds to the €289 million already provided to Moldova in 2025, bringing overall EU financial support under the facility to a significantly higher level.
The European Commission said the payment follows a positive assessment of Moldova’s implementation of 24 agreed reform measures. These reforms are aimed at delivering practical benefits for citizens and businesses while strengthening the country’s governance, public services, and institutional resilience.
Among the key achievements, Moldova introduced reforms to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, making the environment more efficient and supportive for economic activity. The country also strengthened cybersecurity and emergency response systems, which are increasingly important for national resilience and public safety.
Further progress was made in the digitalisation of government services, helping improve access to public administration and reduce bureaucracy. Moldova also advanced reforms to increase budget transparency and strengthen systems related to anti-fraud, asset recovery, and the judiciary, all of which are important for accountability, rule of law, and public trust.
The reform package also included important developments in the energy sector. Moldova launched national electricity and balancing markets and expanded the adoption of renewable energy, steps that support energy modernisation, sustainability, and greater independence in the sector.
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos emphasized that Moldova’s reform efforts are producing real and visible results, including less paperwork, better online services, and environmental improvements. She noted that the EU’s financial support is intended to directly benefit Moldovans while helping the country continue moving forward on its EU accession path.
In parallel with these public sector reforms, Moldova is also working to become more attractive to foreign investors under the broader Growth Plan. To support this goal, the European Commission launched a call for interest for private sector investment in September 2025, which remains open until June 2026. The initiative is designed to encourage transformative private investments in Moldova that can receive support from the Commission and partner financial institutions.
Overall, the latest €189 million disbursement demonstrates both Moldova’s reform momentum and the EU’s commitment to backing that progress with concrete financial support. By linking funding to reform delivery, the facility is helping Moldova strengthen governance, modernise key sectors, and create better conditions for long-term economic growth and closer integration with the European Union.
