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REPORT (COM(2024)0469 – C100127/2024 – 2024/0258(COD))

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

A-10-2025-0006

Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee on Budgets · Rapporteur: Sven Mikser, Siegfried Mureşan

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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation establishes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova for 2025-2027, providing financial support for reforms and investments aligned with EU accession. The Facility aims to accelerate Moldova's alignment with EU values, integration into the single market, socio-economic convergence, and good neighbourly relations, with funds released based on reform progress. It is financed with EUR 420 million in non-repayable support and up to EUR 1 500 million in loans, with conditions including respect for democratic mechanisms and rule of law.

Committee position. The Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Budgets propose that Parliament adopt its position at first reading, amending the Commission proposal as set out in the report.

Key points

  1. The Facility provides support for EU-related reforms, including socio-economic reforms and fundamentals of the enlargement process, and investments under Moldova's Reform Agenda.
  2. General objectives include accelerating alignment with EU acquis, progressive integration into the single market, socio-economic convergence, and fostering good neighbourly relations.
  3. Specific objectives include strengthening rule of law, fighting corruption and organised crime, aligning with CFSP, countering disinformation, and promoting green and digital transitions.
  4. Support is conditional on Moldova upholding democratic mechanisms, rule of law, and human rights, with monitoring by the Commission.
  5. The Facility is financed with EUR 420 million from NDICI-Global Europe and up to EUR 1 500 million in loans, with 9% provisioning for loans.
  6. At least 25% of the loan amount released must be made available for investment projects approved under the Neighbourhood Investment Platform.
  7. Moldova must submit a Reform Agenda for 2025-2027, which the Commission assesses and approves via an implementing decision.
  8. Funds are released twice yearly based on fulfilment of payment conditions, with possible withholding or reduction if conditions are not met.
  9. Moldova must publish data on final recipients receiving over EUR 50 000 cumulatively over three years.
  10. The Commission and Moldova must protect the Union's financial interests, including preventing fraud and corruption, with OLAF and EPPO having rights.
  11. The Commission reports annually to the European Parliament and Council on progress, and an ex-post evaluation is due by 2031.

Who is affected

  • Moldova: receives financial support and must implement reforms, comply with conditions, and ensure transparency.
  • European Commission: manages the Facility, assesses Reform Agenda, and monitors implementation.
  • European Parliament and Council: receive reports and have oversight roles.
  • International financial institutions: implement investment projects under the NIP.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 420 million in non-repayable support from NDICI-Global Europe.
  • Up to EUR 1 500 million in loans.
  • 9% provisioning for loans, amounting to EUR 135 million.
  • At least 25% of loan amount for NIP projects.
  • Up to 20% pre-financing of total amount.
  • EUR 50 000 threshold for publishing final recipients.
  • Maximum loan duration of 40 years.
  • Exceptional bridge financing up to EUR 50 million.

Legal basis: Article 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.