Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, made this statement while speaking at the annual conference on EU enlargement held in Chișinău. She stated that Moldova has taken a significant step forward on the path to EU accession, and that progress in implementing reforms is confirmed by the 2026 EU Enlargement Report. The European Commissioner praised the acceleration of complex reforms—in particular, the process of vetting judges for professional ethics and financial transparency—and emphasized that, if the current pace is maintained, Moldova will be able to provisionally conclude negotiations on 25 chapters by the end of 2027. "Everything you are doing is to your credit. You have earned this celebration and are worthy of it," said Marta Kos, noting Moldova's efforts on the path to European integration. // 09.11.2026 — InfoMarket