The EU-funded Moldova Growth Plan is accelerating reforms and mobilizing investment, and the parties recently agreed on investment partnerships, financial instruments, and projects worth over €1 billion
This was discussed during a meeting in Brussels between Acting Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu and Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Neighborhood East (DG ENEST). The parties discussed strengthening cooperation between Moldova and the EU in the country's European integration process. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Moldova-EU Intergovernmental Conference to open accession negotiations for Cluster 6, "External Relations." The officials discussed Moldova's progress in the accession process, the government's reform program, and its priorities for the near future. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the European Commission's recommendations and the reforms necessary to ensure the alignment of the national economy and institutions with EU standards. Eugen Osmochescu praised the EU's ongoing support and emphasized the importance of close cooperation to accelerate domestic transformation and prepare Moldova for full European integration. He noted that Moldova's European path requires joint efforts to modernize institutions, strengthen the economy, and consistently implement reforms. "Support and cooperation with European partners are crucial to ensuring that the results of this process reach citizens," stated Eugen Osmochescu. During the discussions, the role of the Moldova Growth Plan, which contributes to accelerating reforms and mobilizing investment, was emphasized. The government recently presented a semi-annual report to the European Commission on the implementation of the Reform Agenda, which reflects progress in implementing planned measures. Investment opportunities created through cooperation with the European Union were also discussed. The EU-Moldova Investment Conference reaffirmed the confidence of European partners in the country's economic potential. Investment partnerships, financial instruments, and projects worth over €1 billion were announced, aimed at developing infrastructure, energy, digitalization, innovation, and economic competitiveness. The parties reaffirmed the joint commitment of Moldova and the European Union to continuing the accession process, implementing necessary reforms, and building a modern, competitive, and sustainable European state.// 14.07.2026 – InfoMarket.
