Commission unlocks €157 million to Moldova for reform progress under the Growth Plan
Today, at the 10th EU-Moldova Association Council, the European Commission disbursed an additional €157 million to Moldova, reaffirming the EU’s support for the country’s reform path.
This third instalment under the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova follows the Commission’s positive assessment that Moldova had successfully fulfilled 18 reforms linked to the Growth Plan, covering all seven areas of the Plan: private sector development, economic resilience, economic governance, social cohesion and labour markets, energy, green transition, and good governance.
With this latest payment, the total amount made available to Moldova under the Plan reaches already €661 million. With this additional payment, Moldova continues to show steady determination and progress on this Reform Agenda, turning reforms into opportunities for the people and businesses.
The Commission continues to stand by Moldova on the implementation of the Growth Plan. This instrument has the capacity to support Moldova’s economic growth and job creation by accelerating reforms and improving the country’s access to the EU Single Market, thus bringing Moldova closer to EU membership.
Background
In October 2024, the European Commission proposed a €1.9 billion Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, underpinned by a Reform and Growth Facility for 2025-2027. It is the largest EU financial support package for the country.
Between 2021 and 2025, the EU allocated over €1.2 billion in grants to Moldova. This includes direct budget support for energy security and the clean energy transition, assistance to 1.2 million households to help cope with rising electricity bills, and support for justice sector reforms aimed at strengthening independence and improving efficiency.
For more information
Factsheet – EU-Moldova relations
Factsheet – The Growth Plan for Moldova
Quote(s)
Today’s payment is recognition of Moldova’s commitment to reforms and determination to progress on its EU path. It demonstrates that this commitment is matched by concrete support from the EU, which will make a tangible difference to the lives of Moldovan citizens.
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement
Publication date
5 October 2026AuthorDirectorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
