{"id":148028,"date":"2026-03-20T10:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/?p=148028"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:34:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:34:59","slug":"european-council-19-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu4moldova.eu\/en\/european-council-19-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"European Council, 19 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>EU leaders strongly condemn Russia\u2019s attacks on Ukraine\u2019s civilian infrastructure, which have led to the contamination of the Dniester River \u2014 the main source of fresh water for the Republic of Moldova. In this context, the European Union expresses its readiness to support Moldova in mitigating the environmental impact, including through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, while welcoming the swift assistance provided by Member States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These findings are reflected in the conclusions adopted by the European Council at its meeting on 19 March 2026, where the Republic of Moldova is explicitly mentioned as being directly affected by the consequences of Russia\u2019s war of aggression against Ukraine. The statement fits into a broader context in which the European Union is analyzing the regional effects of the conflict \u2014 from security and energy to environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the Republic of Moldova is recognized as one of the countries directly affected by these developments, and EU support reflects its commitment to promoting stability, resilience, and security in the Eastern neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/en\/meetings\/european-council\/2026\/03\/19\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Main results<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EU leaders strongly condemn Russia\u2019s attacks on Ukraine\u2019s civilian infrastructure, which have led to the contamination of the Dniester River \u2014 the main source of fresh water for the Republic of Moldova. 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