This was stated by the prime minister, to whom the European Union's ambassador to our country, Iwona Piórko, presented the European Commission's assessment, according to which Moldova is making progress in the process of joining the European Union, and that the preliminary conclusion of negotiations in early 2028 is an ambitious but achievable goal, provided the country maintains its pace of reforms. The report confirms the progress made by Moldova and ranks it among the four countries that have made the most progress in the EU accession process. Vasile Tofan welcomed the European Commission's positive assessment, emphasizing that it confirms the results of the reforms carried out in recent years and Moldova's approach to the goal of EU accession. "The assessment is very positive: the European Commission ranks us among the four most advanced countries in this process and confirms that the reforms of recent years have brought us closer than ever to our goal," the prime minister stated. He noted that the results achieved are a recognition of the efforts made by state institutions and society, including in the context of the challenges Moldova has faced in recent years. "This is an important recognition for Moldova and for everyone who worked toward this result—in government institutions and in society—even during a very difficult period," the prime minister emphasized. At the same time, Vasile Tofan reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining the pace of reforms necessary for accession to the European Union. "We are pleased with the result, but we are not slowing down. European integration is our national project, and it depends, first and foremost, on how well we work within the country," he stated. The report on Moldova is part of the European Commission's annual enlargement package, which assesses the progress of 10 candidate and potential candidate countries for EU membership. The document analyzes the reforms carried out over the past 12 months and the level of readiness for accession, and formulates recommendations on priorities for the coming period. // 04.11.2026 — InfoMarket.