Moldova has completed 93% of the reforms due so far under the Growth Plan, this has already unlocked 504 million euros in EU funds for your country—Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission made this statement following the 2nd EU-Moldova Summit held in Brussels. According to her, much has changed since the first summit, which took place a year ago in Chisinau. Moldova has joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which has significantly accelerated and reduced the cost of euro transactions between the EU and Moldova—a positive development for both businesses and citizens. Moldova has also joined the “Roam Like at Home” program, which is very important for citizens, as it eliminates roaming charges for Moldovan citizens and businesses. Moldova has joined the European Environment Agency. “These are concrete examples of what gradual integration means. Moldova is moving closer to the European Union. And Moldovan citizens and businesses are already feeling the difference and the benefits,” said Ursula von der Leyen. She emphasized that the EU has approved the Growth Plan for Moldova, which forms the basis for our country’s gradual integration into the Single Market. “The principle is very simple: reforms are bringing Moldova closer to our Single Market, the reforms are creating a level playing field, and with these reforms comes substantial European investment. One figure says it all: Moldova has completed 93% of the reforms due so far under the Growth Plan – that is extraordinary. This has already unlocked EUR 504 million in EU funds for your country. Of course, today's Summit is about the next steps. If Moldova implements all reforms due by the end of this year, an additional 523 million euros can be unlocked. This means better roads and bridges, improved healthcare facilities, better access to financing for the companies, and more opportunities for citizens. A true win-win situation between Moldova and the European Union,” emphasized the President of the European Commission. According to her, energy is another key topic. Moldova has made remarkable and hard-won progress in reducing its dependence on Russian gas and electricity. The Vulcăneşti-Chișinău high voltage power line, supported by EU grants and loans, will support your energy resilience and accelerate your integration into the European electricity grid. Now, we will continue working together to deliver more interconnectors – so that the energy can float to where it is needed – and boost energy efficiency of buildings. Because every building we renovate saves energy, and that means less energy import is needed, and that helps us to decouple from volatile global gas markets,” said Ursula von der Leyen. She pointed out that Europe’s future is also about the next generation. “We want young Moldovans to experience Europe directly. This is why we want to extend DiscoverEU to Moldova in 2027 so that young Moldovans can travel across Europe, meet other Europeans, and feel part of our shared future. And we are working towards Moldova's full participation in Erasmus+ as early as 2028,” the European Commission President emphasized. // 23.06.2026 — InfoMarket.
