Political and economic perspectives of the Republic of Moldova within the framework of the European Union’s enlargement policy

This scientific research represents a reflection of accession process of the Republic of Moldova to the EU from political and economic point of view. The European Council granted European perspective and candidate status to Moldova in June 2022, on the understanding that nine steps identified in the Commission’s opinion on the membership application, are taken. After presenting the fulfillment of conditions, on December 14, 2023, the European Council decided to open accession negotiations with Moldova. In this regard is worth to be mentioned that the war in Ukraine is having serious effects on Moldova. Despite this challenge, Moldovan is strongly committed to delivering on its clear reform goals – notably as regards judicial reform, public administration reform and the modernization of the economy – to benefit the people of Moldova. The official opening of accession negotiations of Moldova to the EU took place on June 25, 2024, in Luxembourg, with the holding of the first intergovernmental conference between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union.