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European Commission delivers additional €189 million under the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova

Foreign language school in Dubăsari opened with the support of the EU and UNDP

EU-supported project helps over 200 young people launch or expand businesses across Moldova

Investing in Equality: The Impact of EU Funding on Women-Led Start-ups

Erasmus+ App is now available as open source software

Disinformation Crash Course 1#: The Narratives

Agrifood Partnership Investment Forum supports Moldova’s preparations to join EU agricultural market

EU and EBRD strengthen support for Moldovan government’s reform agenda

From a sewing machine at home to a modern workshop: Iulia’s story and the business developed with EU support in Tiraspol

Developing a poultry business with the support of EU4Business

Culture Helps Solidarity: international collaboration grants for Ukrainian refugees’ integration through culture

European Digital Skills Awards 2026 – apply by 20 March

UNDP announces winners of EU-funded ‘Youth-Driven Green Innovation’ hackathon in Moldova

E-learning platform ‘Be prepared for emergencies’, co-funded by EU

The European Union is providing €1.8 million to modernize the waste management system in Călărași, Ungheni, and Leova

Opportunities of the “Sustainable Agri-Food Systems – Business” Project Presented at the AgTech 2026 Conference

Visit to Ungheni with Young European Ambassadors: here’s how our day went

European Union Prize for Literature announces the 2026 shortlisted authors

Major Europol operation against pharmaceutical crime networks – 3,354 individuals prosecuted

Moldova prepares to open gas market in major step toward EU integration

Young European Ambassadors engage nearly 600 students in series of events under slogan ‘More EU in Moldova’

Thanks to SEPA, Moldovan citizens saved almost €5 million in fees

EU supports economic forecasting capabilities in Moldova

The Republic of Moldova continues its path toward European integration by improving the way food products are inspected.

Improving border and Quality Control of Imported Products at ANSA Border Inspection Posts

More EU in Moldova: EU Ambassador Iwona Piórko met with students during the launch of the awareness-raising activities organized by the Young European Ambassadors

EU4Green Recovery East conducts assessments of wastewater treatment infrastructure in Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine

Moldovan entrepreneurs trained in starting and managing a business with EU support

Legal win strengthens Moldova’s healthcare union movement

Europol supports action in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova: large amounts of drugs and precursors seized

Community mediators – a bridge between the authorities and the Roma community

EU supports building economic forecasting capabilities

A new transparency tool for Moldova’s EU Path: the Reform and Growth Facility Scoreboard

Moldovan government explores EU best practices for implementing international sanctions

Over 100 banking professionals enhance expertise on new Operational Risk Regulations

Around 100 entrepreneurs from central regions of Moldova trained on how to launch and manage a business, with EU support

14 mayors and deputy mayors from Moldova strengthened their leadership skills at a regional M4EG workshop

Moldova: EU grant call to strengthen civil society organisations

A farm in Vadul-Rașcov brings prosperity to the entire community

EU and UNDP develop guide on environmental journalism for Moldovan students

Policy Dialogue #JusticeForMoldova on Aligning the Three Maps of the Justice System: Courts, Prosecutor’s Offices and Police

Start-up entrepreneurs from central regions of the country begin three-day training, delivered with EU support

Six municipalities across Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine to join the City Financial Advisory Programme under the EU-funded M4EG initiative

On the Romanian border, Moldovans dream of joining the EU

Nine model schools in Moldova equipped with modern laboratories thanks to EU financial support

EU study maps investment needs to rebuild trade routes between Europe and Central Asia via the Caucasus

EBRD investment in Moldova accelerates, rising to €508 million in 2025

Over 400 public servants trained in the use of the “e-Monitoring” Information System

2 hands embracing a human figure

Social services – more accessible and more inclusive, in line with EU standards

EU announces €153 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova

No lines, no calls: Sismed books appointments with any doctor straight from your phone

New e-Monitoring IT System to be introduced in Moldova with EU support

EU-funded EU4Borders Security project launched in Moldova

Safer Borders And Modern Services: The Eu4borders Security – Moldova Project Has Been Launched

Safeguarding Democratic Values in the Electoral Context at the Forefront of the 14th Meeting of the EU Security Hub

EBRD backs Chisinau’s ambition for greener, energy-efficient kindergartens

A carpentry shop, opened with the support of the EU and UNDP,brought a family back together

Newsletter of the Delegation of the European Union

Six localities in the Republic of Moldova receive fire engines from Poland

Starting from the first day of 2026, citizens of the Republic of Moldova travelling in EU countries, as well as EU citizens visiting Moldova, will be able to make calls, send text messages, and use mobile internet with no additional charges, within the limits of their tariff plan - just like at home. The same conditions will also apply to Ukraine.

From 1 January 2026, Moldova joins the “Roam Like at Home” area

The documentary “The Flower of Life” – a visual journey through the heritage on both banks of the Nistru River

The cost of supporting Ukraine: myth or burden for the EU?

Six cities get new EU tractors for snow clearance

After signing the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), Moldova undertook the task of aligning its national food safety legislation with the relevant laws and regulations of the EU.

Food Safety at the European Level: How is Moldova Progressing

EBRD and EU back €5 million loan for Moldovan businesses

The 2025 year was a significant one for bringing the Republic of Moldova closer to the European Union, marked by concrete steps in economic, financial, digital, and legislative areas, including necessary procedures and reforms for EU accession.

The Republic of Moldova and the European Union: Key Achievements Marking 2025

With the EU support, CNEAS received a car for field assessment activities

‘You have to take the first step’: Felicia Bulmaga on her superpower to inspire people with special needs

The launch of Ionela Hadârcă’s book, supported by the EU as part of the campaign against violence towards women

On December 3, the first meeting of the Youth Advisory Board of the President of the European Commission took place in Brussels.

Moldova Participates in the Youth Advisory Board in Brussels

This week’s workshop on simulated food emergencies brought together the national Crisis Cell and the Food Safety Agency (ANSA), working jointly with Romanian and German partners to demonstrate how coordinated action and rapid decision-making can prevent risks from escalating.

Moldova Tests Its Response Capacities to Food Crises

The Robotix robotics school in Orhei was launched in spring 2024 by Sergiu Smîntînă, a professional programmer. The school’s opening was made possible through funding from the European Union’s “Confidence Building Measures” program. The first Robotix branch opened in Chișinău during the pandemic.

New Robotics School Opens in Orhei with EU Support

The President of the European Commission’s Youth Advisory Board

Sergiu Gurău – the social entrepreneur from Moldova who creates real opportunities for young people with disabilities

On 3 December, the first official meeting of the President of the European Commission’s Youth Advisory Board took place in Brussels

Residents of Drochia, Iargara, Sîngerei, Criuleni, Strășeni and Cantemir will now be better protected against disasters. On 25 November, the municipal enterprises in these towns received modern equipment sets designed to support faster emergency interventions, with a total value of nearly MDL 2 million.

Six Moldovan towns receive rapid-response emergency equipment from the EU

More than 225 participants, including inclusion specialists, teachers and school managers, experts, children, parents, and representatives of central and local public authorities gathered today at the 5th edition of the National Conference “Inclusion, Equity and Protection in Education”.

“Inclusion, Equity and Protection in Education” Conference brings together over 225 key actors to accelerate the inclusive education

The EU-funded Bordershield 25 exercise, held at Ungheni Train Station on 1–2 October 2025, concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in the Republic of Moldova’s and the European Union’s (EU) joint efforts to enhance public safety, border security, and emergency preparedness against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Bordershield 25 exercise: strengthening preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats

Residents of Hîncești had an additional reason to celebrate their town’s holiday this year. On 21 November, the fully renovated and energy-efficient Kindergarten No. 1 “Albinuța” was officially inaugurated, thanks to the support of the European Union.

A kindergarten in Hîncești fully renovated and energy-efficient with the EU support

According to data provided by the National Bank of Moldova, in just one month after the Republic of Moldova officially joined the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), transactions to and from Moldova increased by €300 million, exceeding €1.3 billion in total.

Moldovans saved €1.4 million in transfer fees in the first month after Moldova joined SEPA

All school buses in Moldova have been equipped with GPS devices to enhance student safety and ensure the efficient use of transportation resources.

School transport to be monitored via a digital platform, purchased with the EU support

Chisinau hosted the closing event of the project “Promoting Civil Society Organisations as Partners in Developing Resilient Social Services”, funded by the European Union and implemented by a consortium consisting of Keystone Moldova, Dorcas Foundation – Moldova, and the “Neoumanist” Education Association.

Results of the project “Promoting CSOs as Partners in Developing Social Services”

On 19 November in Chișinău, the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Moldova launched a Twinning project aimed at strengthening the capacities of the State Labour Inspectorate of Moldova (ISM).

The EU will help Moldova align the State Labour Inspectorate with European standards

Over 60 women entrepreneurs from the Republic of Moldova gathered at the event dedicated to the International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, organized by the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization and development partners.

International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day brought together more than 60 women

Speech by President António Costa at the EU Enlargement Forum 2025

Over 100 young people discussed Moldova’s European path at a new edition of “EU Talks”

The Bratușeni Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture Economics College has completed a comprehensive modernization under the EU4Moldova: Local Communities programme, supported by the European Union and the Austrian Government and implemented with the assistance of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).

EU4Moldova: Completion of the rehabilitation works at Bratuseni Veterinary Medicine College

The European Union’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Iwona Piórko, met with representatives of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Moldova (AFAM), one of the most active organisations supporting women in business.

The EU supports the community of women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova

EU and UNDP launch an initiative to enhance agricultural governance and rural employment in Moldova

The National Army of the Republic of Moldova has received a new batch of logistics vehicles from the European Union through the European Peace Facility (EPF). The delivery includes buses, trucks, minibuses, SUVs, and pickup trucks.

The National Army receives modern logistics vehicles from the European Union

In the heart of Chișinău, at the Saint Hierarch Nicholas Orthodox Church, Father Radu Storoja embraces not only his role as a servant of the Church but also as a spiritual support for women and girls experiencing abuse. Father Radu believes in the Church’s potential to help prevent and combat domestic violence — through words, example, and community work among those in needs.

Father Radu Storoja on the Role of the Church in Preventing Domestic Violence

Roberta Metsola and Maia Sandu in dialogue with young people about the importance of involvement in the European integration process

Ten religious leaders are now better prepared to contribute to preventing and responding to domestic violence.

Religious leaders promote gender equality and prevent domestic violence

Today, the European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package, presenting a comprehensive assessment of the progress made by the enlargement partners over the past twelve months.

Enlargement Package shows progress towards EU membership for key enlargement partners

Through the EU4Business initiative, the European Union supports the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Moldova by providing funding, technical assistance, and innovation support.

EU support for young entrepreneurs in Moldova: success stories

EU Talks #MoldovanYouthForEurope: The Future Starts with Us

In the village of Slobozia, in the Ștefan Vodă district of Moldova, Veronica and Veniamin Bondarenco – a dedicated farming couple – made a bold decision to invest in their homeland rather than seek a future abroad.

Smart farming in Slobozia: Digitalization transforming businesses in Moldova

Packaging made in Răspopeni: a family business reaches international markets

Attraction for kids in Ungheni launched with the support of EU4Business and UNDP

CEPOL has handed over the tenancy of its Law Enforcement Education Platform (LEEd) to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova.

CEPOL hands over national LEEd e-learning platform to the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Moldovan company PDG Fruct may have begun as a modest family fruit-growing business, but it has grown into a firm operating to international standards and exporting to EU countries. Born from a heartfelt ambition to build a local fruit production company from the ground up, it now has its sights set on expansion, innovation and long-term sustainability. PDG Fruct is among more than 440 businesses to have received support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU). It has benefited from a joint programme that helps small firms match their ambitions with modern technology, enabling them to boost growth, efficiency and their competitiveness both domestically and abroad. Bearing fruit Zinaida Plămădeală, PDG Fruct’s administrator and export manager, still remembers the emotions of seeing the company’s produce on the shelves of local retailers for the first time. It was a moment of true validation and a source of lasting motivation. “We were full of emotion, enthusiasm and hope, even though our harvest was modest,” she recalls. The company started with strawberries and apples before eventually expanding into plums. Today, these fruits are grown near Moldova’s capital, in the villages of Păulești and Pitușca. “For me, the most rewarding thing is to see our fruits delivered fresh and being appreciated on external markets, to feel that we are offering value to consumers and pride to our team,” says Zinaida. Work at the company never stops: the land dictates the rhythm. Early summer brings strawberries and apples, followed by plums that last into late autumn. Then comes processing, marketing, distribution and exports, with the company now supplying several EU countries. Behind this success is a team of 30 dedicated young professionals, most of them locals. Sowing the seeds Ambition and determination alone are not enough to succeed in PDG Fruct’s field: modern agriculture also requires modern production methods. That is why the company turned to the EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line, a joint initiative of the EBRD and the EU that helps companies invest in higher standards and more efficient processes, helping to drive growth and long-term success. The programme provides EBRD loans through commercial banks, complemented by EU grants and technical assistance. “We invested in automated sorting and packaging equipment not only for productivity, but also for sustainability, to reduce losses, guarantee quality, increase efficiency and to become a regional hub for other producers,” explains Zinaida. The results speak for themselves: productivity has doubled. The company can now sort and pack about 36 tonnes of plums in just eight hours. Being able to offer consistent product quality has also opened doors to demanding international markets. Looking ahead, PDG Fruct plans to expand its plum orchards, build a new storage and packaging hall and fully digitalise its operations. “We believe in smart agriculture: connected to EU markets, based on sustainability and innovation,” Zinaida says. “Our ambition is to contribute to Moldova’s agriculture, increase exports, adopt modern technologies and strengthen our position among the top producers of plums and other fruits.” Beneath these goals, it is PDG Fruct’s deep personal commitment that fuels its continuous growth – its desire to blend Moldova’s rich agricultural traditions with modern technologies to produce products that people everywhere can enjoy. As Zinaida puts it: “I still love ripe plums straight from the orchard the most.”

EBRD and EU support Moldovan fruit grower