Europe Day 2024: Freedom, Peace, Prosperity – Europe is You!

Europe Day is an occasion to celebrate peace and unity across Europe. The European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, together with the EU Member States’ Embassies, is marking Europe Day 2024 in several regions of the Republic of Moldova. The traditional European Village will take place in Chișinău on 9 May and in Bălți on 19 May, featuring educational, creative and interactive activities and lots of surprises for all generations!

Under the theme “FREEDOM, PEACE, PROSPERITY – EUROPE IS YOU!”, activities dedicated to Europe Day 2024 will take place throughout the month of May, highlighting the values and culture of the European Union, as well as the assistance provided by the EU and its Member States for the benefit of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

“Europe Day is about and for people, because we mark the values that unite us. Freedom, peace and prosperity are the pillars that define the quality of life of every human being. These pillars also underpin all the policies and decisions of the European Union. To the Republic of Moldova, it is also the day to celebrate the European aspirations of the country and its people. We will continue to support you on this transformative journey of EU integration. This is what Europe Day is about and for,” said Jānis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.

In the capital, the European Village will take place in the Great National Assembly Square on 9 May. 18 EU Member States have prepared to share their cultural and culinary traditions with visitors of the European Village in Chișinău. 30 EU-funded projects providing assistance in various fields such as rural, economic and social development, will inform the visitors about the activities carried out and who are or can become concrete beneficiaries of this assistance. In the evening, the public is invited to an exceptional concert featuring, in premiere, the Ambassador of the European Union to Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks, together with Cristofor Aldea-Teodorovici & Orchestra, LUPII lui Calancea, KALUSH Orchestra from Ukraine, Eurovision 2022 winners, and others.

Residents throughout Moldova, particularly those in the Northern region, will have the opportunity to visit the European Village organised on the occasion of Europe Day on 19 May, in the heart of Bălți. The event will culminate with a remarkable concert by the famous SATOSHI.

European cuisine will be displayed in the European Village in both cities, which will also host a range of cultural and interactive activities for all ages: children, teenagers and adults. Whereas seniors – grandfathers and grandmothers – will enjoy dances, sports activities, nutrition and health lessons.

Europe Day 2024 events will be organised in Cahul, Ungheni and other localities in cooperation with EU-funded projects, local authorities, the network of Euroclubs and European Information Centres across the country.

Moreover, the European Film and Culture Festival will take place during 1 – 31 May in various locations in the Republic of Moldova, including villages and towns. Entry is free of charge for all those who wish to discover European films, dances, exhibitions and music.

The agenda of events is available at https://eu4moldova.eu/europe-day-2024/. We invite you to take part in these wide-ranging events on the occasion of Europe Day!