Press conference by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Nicolae Ștefănuță
Europe Café was today, June 26, the host of a press conference by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Nicolae Ștefănuță, who is on an official visit to Chișinău. The discussions focused on the political, institutional, and economic support offered by the EU in the country’s accession process.
The European official announced that a new Memorandum of Understanding will be signed between the European Parliament and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova shortly. This will include joint activities aimed at strengthening the institution, perceived as the citizens’ institution, so that people feel represented and involved in the democratic decision-making process.
Additionally, the European Parliament plans to open a representative office in Chișinău, a symbolic but also practical step that confirms the European Union’s commitment to the Republic of Moldova.
The official also spoke to the press about the risks associated with the electoral period, such as online disinformation, manipulative campaigns carried out through social networks, and non-transparent financing, which can affect the democratic process.
It was also reiterated that the benefits of EU accession are already being felt in the pre-accession stage, through increased attractiveness for investments and through economic and institutional stabilization.
Vice-President Ștefănuță emphasized the European Parliament’s support for the European path of the Republic of Moldova.
