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Draft report (2025/2025(INI)) 2025-04-01

2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova

Committee on Foreign Affairs

Amendment 1

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Citation 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
– having regard to the Commission opinion of 17 June 2022 on the Republic of Moldova’s application for membership of the European Union (COM(2022)0406) and the joint staff working document of 6 February 2023 entitled ‘Association Implementation Report on the Republic of Moldova’ (SWD(2023)0041),	– having regard to the Commission opinion of 17 June 2022 on the Republic of Moldova’s (hereinafter – Moldova) application for membership of the European Union (COM(2022)0406) and the joint staff working document of 6 February 2023 entitled ‘Association Implementation Report on the Republic of Moldova’ (SWD(2023)0041),

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Amendment 2

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
– having regard to the proposal of 9 October 2024 for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova (COM/2024/0469),	– having regard to the European Parliament’s vote of 11 March 2025 approving with a large majority of 499 votes, 117 against and 44 abstentions, the regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova (COM/2024/0469),

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Amendment 3

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Citation 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2025/535 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2025 establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova,

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Amendment 4

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Citation 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2025/535 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 March 2025 on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova,

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Amendment 5

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to Moldova’s National Climate Change Adaptation Programme until 2030 and its Action Plan,

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Amendment 6

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Citation 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to its previous resolutions on Moldova,

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Amendment 7

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the European Parliament's decision on 10 March to open an office in Moldova,

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Amendment 8

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	– having regard to the 2024 Annual Implementation Report from the Energy Community Secretariat,

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Amendment 9

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas in June 2024 negotiations about Moldova’s EU accession started;	B. whereas in June 2024 negotiations about Moldova’s EU accession started, although the added value of its EU membership remains highly debatable for the Union and its citizens;

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Amendment 10

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
B. whereas in June 2024 negotiations about Moldova’s EU accession started;	B. whereas in June 2024 negotiations on Moldova’s EU accession started;

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Amendment 11

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	B a. whereas Moldova held a referendum on 20 October 2024 that confirmed the embedding of the European integration in the Constitution, despite various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns, and cyberattacks;

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Amendment 12

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C a. whereas Moldova is labelled “partly free” in Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2025 index; whereas Freedom House characterises Moldova as having a competitive electoral environment, where the freedoms of assembly, speech, and religion are largely protected, though with pervasive corruption in the government section, links between major political parties and powerful economic interests, and deficiencies in the rule of law, which continue to hamper democratic governance;

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Amendment 13

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C a. whereas Russia’s full-scale, unjustified, and aggressive war has significantly compromised Moldova’s security framework, strained its economy, and disrupted societal life; whereas Commission analyses have unambiguously confirmed that robust reassurance measures are urgently required to mitigate these adverse impacts;

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Amendment 14

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C a. whereas Moldova’s defence budget stands at 0.5% of GDP, the lowest in Europe aside from Ireland, resulting in severely underfunded and underequipped armed forces despite the rapidly deteriorating regional security environment;

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Amendment 15

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C b. whereas the government proposal put to a referendum on 20 October 2024 to enshrine EU accession in the Constitution was supported by 50,38% of voters; whereas both the referendum and the presidential election rounds on 20 October and 3 November 2024 were impacted by massive foreign interference, chiefly by Russia, through vote-buying, disinformation activities, and cyberattacks, with the objective to derail Moldova’s pro-European, democratic development path; whereas Moldova will hold crucial parliamentary elections in the autumn of 2025;

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Amendment 16

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C b. whereas the enlargement process has emerged as a transformative force, delivering positive political, economic, and social impacts in Moldova, that demonstrate the country’s gradual yet steady shift towards closer EU integration;

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Amendment 17

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C b. whereas the Republic of Moldova, in accordance with its Constitution, is a neutral state and is not part of any military alliance;

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Amendment 18

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C c. whereas the ongoing integration process has significantly strengthened Moldova’s resilience by enhancing its capacity to counteract external information manipulation and hybrid interference; whereas ensuring that internal political and societal processes progress towards greater stability and alignment with core democratic principles;

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Amendment 19

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C c. whereas, according to Transparency International measurements, Moldova’s corruption index has improved significantly in recent years, where in 2020 it ranked 115th out of 180 countries, it ranked 76th in 2024;

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Amendment 20

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Recital C c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C c. whereas Moldova has intensified its cooperation with the EU in defense and security, most notably through the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova);

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Amendment 21

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C d. whereas EU integration is contingent on successful judicial reform and pushing back corruption; whereas strong and accountable state institutions are necessary for a safe and democratic Moldova, able to resist malign Russian influence; whereas such institutions require public confidence and support; whereas despite concerted efforts by the Moldovan government to reform the judicial system, it remains ardently resistant to change and vulnerable to manipulation;

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Amendment 22

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C d. whereas enlargement remains a highly polarising issue within the EU, as indicated by the latest ECFR poll; whereas opposition is particularly pronounced in Member States that are net contributors to the EU budget and bear the greatest burden of financing the economic convergence of candidate states2a;
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	2a https://ecfr.eu/publication/europeans-open-to-ukraine-joining-the-eu-despite-security-risks/

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Amendment 23

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C d. whereas the pre-accession benefits derived from the Single Market include improved market access, regulatory alignment, and expanded economic opportunities; whereas these benefits play a crucial role in paving the way for Moldova’s full integration into the European Union;

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Amendment 24

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C e. whereas the European Union has consistently demonstrated its commitment to advancing Moldova’s EU membership perspective, as reflected in its sustained financial, technical, and political support, which is integral to the ongoing enlargement policy;

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Amendment 25

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C e. whereas the Commission continues to report that while Moldova is progressing in terms of reforms and regulatory frameworks, serious and persistent challenges remain in administrative capacity within the government and central public institutions;

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Amendment 26

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C f. whereas one of the main bottlenecks to the capacity building of both the judicial system and public administration relates to the attraction, training and retainment of sufficient numbers of qualified and motivated personnel, particularly young professionals; whereas public administration reform, sufficiently expanded salaries and additional professional training in both relevant knowledge and skills, ultimately preferably in-house, can contribute to overcoming that bottleneck; whereas structured exchanges with EU counterparts would improve the understanding of EU (accession) processes and build mutually beneficial professional networks;

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Amendment 27

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C f. whereas Moldova’s diaspora has proven to be a vital pillar in promoting democratic values and fostering a pro-European orientation, thereby contributing significantly to both political advocacy and socio-economic development;

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Amendment 28

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C g. whereas Moldova is one of the fastest depopulating countries in the world; whereas, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova, 241,448 people emigrated from the country in 2024; whereas among those emigrating from Moldova are often the best-educated and most experienced professionals, which leads to a significant brain drain; whereas the public sector and state administration in Moldova suffer the consequences of the brain drain effect as they face a significant challenge in finding qualified employees, which affects the efficiency of government institutions and hinders the implementation of EU reforms; whereas Moldovan society is aging rapidly, with the expectation that soon the number of retirees in the country will be equal to the number of employed individuals;

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Amendment 29

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C g. whereas the recent reduction in USAID activities highlights the need for alternative support mechanisms to ensure continuous and effective assistance in Moldova’s reform processes, thus maintaining the momentum necessary for EU integration;

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Amendment 30

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C h. whereas no impact assessment has been carried out on for the Moldova Facility, with the Commission stating in its explanatory memorandum accompanying the regulation proposal that ‘an assessment in the form of a Commission staff working document supporting the proposal will be prepared within 3 months of the regulation’s adoption’;

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Amendment 31

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C h (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C h. whereas enhancing connectivity through improved transport networks, diversified energy supplies, and robust communication infrastructures – is essential for bolstering economic cohesion and integrating Moldova closer to European networks;

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Amendment 32

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C i (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C i. whereas, according to the International Monetary Fund, Moldova is more vulnerable to the adverse impact of climate change than the rest of Europe, due to its (i) higher sensitivity to changes in climate conditions because its heavy reliance on agriculture and dependence on energy imports, and (ii) due to its weaker adaptive capacity to climate shocks because of low adaption in the agriculture sector and poorer quality of infrastructure; whereas Moldova committed to reducing emissions by 70% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels under the Paris Agreement; whereas Moldova has developed its national energy and climate plan (NECP); whereas Moldova is a Contracting Party to the Energy Community; whereas Moldova adopted its National Climate Change Adaptation Programme until 2030 and its Action Plan in 2023;

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Amendment 33

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C i (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C i. whereas full integration into the Single Market depends on the comprehensive implementation of the EU acquis and steady economic convergence, which are being progressively achieved through Moldova’s ongoing structural reforms;

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Amendment 34

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C j (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C j. whereas Moldova’s national legal framework on equality between women and men is in line with international standards, but women in Moldova are still facing discrimination and inequality in social, economic, and political life;

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Amendment 35

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C j (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C j. whereas innovations driven by academic research and technological advancements are key to modernizing Moldova’s economy, fostering competitiveness, and underpinning the broader reform agenda, necessary for sustainable growth;

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Amendment 36

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C k (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C k. whereas while Moldova has strong policies and a legal framework to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV), the high prevalence rate of intimate partner violence (73%) reported by UNDP points to the gap between policies and the lived experiences of women and girls; whereas over one in three women aged 15 years and older in Moldova have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partners in their lifetime; whereas the Commission has noted the insufficient number of shelters for survivors of domestic violence in Moldova and the unsatisfactory attention by the justice system to violence against women;

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Amendment 37

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C k (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C k. whereas creating and expanding opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises is vital for developing a diversified and resilient economy, capable of withstanding external shocks while ensuring long-term prosperity;

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Amendment 38

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C l (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C l. whereas the Commission has noted that Moldovan children with disabilities remain exposed to higher protection risks, including gender-based violence as well as family separation; whereas the European Court of Human Rights issued two judgments on the treatment of minors and women placed in the state’s care;

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Amendment 39

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C l (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C l. whereas ensuring visibility of European projects, investments and their tangible-available results is crucial for reinforcing public support for Moldova’s integration process;

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Amendment 40

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C m (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C m. whereas the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination continues to express concern about reports on the spread of racial discrimination, racist hate speech and hate crimes, and of the dissemination of negative stereotypes against ethnic minority group members in Moldova, particularly the Roma; whereas the Committee has also noted its concerns about Roma children’s low attendance rates and high dropout rates at all levels of schooling, particularly among Roma girls;

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Amendment 41

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C m (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C m. whereas Moldovan authorities have demonstrated notable progress in upholding democratic values and the rule of law since 2022, thereby reinforcing the country’s reform trajectory and its alignment with European standards;

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Amendment 42

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C n (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C n. whereas Moldova continues to host one of Europe’s highest number of refugees per capita, with over 123,000 displaced from Ukraine still in the country as of September 2024; whereas displaced people from Ukraine often encounter bureaucratic hurdles, insufficient information and inconsistent application procedures; whereas according the International Organization for Migration (IOM), many displaced families are spending more than 90% of their monthly income on rent and utilities, leaving little for other necessities like food, medicine, and winter clothing;

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Amendment 43

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C n (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C n. whereas a balanced mix of EU financial support – blending operations – is essential to sustain Moldova’s reform efforts, promote fiscal discipline, and leverage additional investments for long-term stability;

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Amendment 44

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C o (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C o. whereas Moldova’s concerted efforts to provide shelter for war refugees demonstrate its humanitarian commitment and capacity to manage crisis situations in line with the EU’s solidarity and human rights principles;

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Amendment 45

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C p (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	C p. whereas the Single Euro Payments Area has proven to be a pivotal instrument for enhancing financial integration by reducing transaction costs and streamlining payment systems; and whereas it plays a vital role in supporting Moldova’s economic modernization and its alignment with the EU single market;

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Amendment 46

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Commends Moldova’s exemplary commitment and steady progress with EU accession-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges, which has made it possible for accession negotiations to start in June 2024;	1. Commends Moldova’s exemplary commitment and steady progress with EU accession-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges, which has made it possible for accession negotiations to start in June 2024, half a year after the relevant decision of the European Council on 14 December 2023 and only two years after the country’s application for EU membership on 3 March 2022;

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Amendment 47

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
1. Commends Moldova’s exemplary commitment and steady progress with EU accession-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges, which has made it possible for accession negotiations to start in June 2024;	1. Commends Moldova’s exemplary commitment and steady progress with EU accession-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges, which has made it possible for accession negotiations to start in June 2024; notes Moldova’s reform efforts, but stresses that further deepening of cooperation should not automatically imply EU membership;

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Amendment 48

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months;	2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation, gradual alignment across all policy areas and advancing on the EU integration path; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends and supports the ambition of the Government of Moldova to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months, as well as completing the screening process by the end of 2025; calls on the European Commission to enhance its support to the Moldovan government in order to ensure the successful achievement of these key objectives; encourages the Council to take a merit-based approach in its decisions on Moldova's negotiation process, and in the same time to assure that the EU’s position reflects the current political and international context;

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Amendment 49

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months;	2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation, advancing on the path of EU integration, and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends and supports the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months, as well as completing the screening process by the end of 2025;

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Amendment 50

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months;	2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation, advancing on the EU integration path and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends and supports the ambition of the Government of Moldova to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months, as well as completing the screening process by the end of 2025;

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Amendment 51

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months;	2. Recognises that EU-Moldova relations have entered into a new phase, with intensifying cooperation, advancing on the EU integration path and gradual alignment across all policy areas; welcomes the progress achieved in the bilateral screening process since this started in July 2024 and the recent closing of screening for cluster 1 (fundamentals); commends and supports the ambition of the Moldovan Government to open negotiations on cluster 1 (fundamentals), cluster 2 (internal market) and cluster 6 (external relations) in the coming months, as well as completing the screening process by the end of 2025;

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Amendment 52

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	2 a. Notes that the opening of negotiations on cluster 1, 2 and 6 have been delayed due to Hungarian opposition to opening those same cluster negotiations for Ukraine; deplores the bilateralisation and instrumentalisation of the EU accession process by Hungary, which in most instances has not been merit based and is aligned with the political objectives of the Kremlin to delay and obstruct the EU integration of the region; stresses therefore that Moldova’s accession process should be decoupled from other candidate countries;

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Amendment 53

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 a. Encourages the government of Moldova, as the country advances on its path to EU accession, to repair the injustices done by the oppressive soviet occupation to all religious denominations;

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Amendment 54

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 b. Recognises the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia as a victim of Soviet oppression; notes in this regard that the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia, after it was abusively abolished by the Soviet authorities, was officially recognised only in 2002, after a decision of the European Court of Human Rights;

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Amendment 55

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	3 c. Recalls the unprecedented Russian interference in previous elections in Moldova, utilising a range of diverse and sophisticated methods; notes that journalistic investigations have revealed that dozens of priests from the Metropolis of Moldova have traveled to Russia, where they received cards to withdraw funds; further recalls that these trips are allegedly organised by Ilan Shor in close collaboration with the Russian Patriarchate, which is closely aligned with the Kremlin regime, with the intent of exploiting the clergy for electoral purposes; emphasises that such practices may be employed in the upcoming elections as well;

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Amendment 56

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Praises Moldova for running the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, professionally and with an extraordinary sense of duty and dedication, despite the fact that this referendum and the election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks; welcomes the outcome of the 2024 Moldovan European Union membership referendum which enshrined the commitment to joining the EU in the country’s constitution; strongly condemns constant and coordinated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian-sponsored local proxies to destabilise the Republic of Moldova, sow divisions within Moldovan society and derail the country’s pro-European direction through hybrid attacks, the weaponisation of energy supplies, disinformation campaigns, bomb threats and staged protests;

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Amendment 57

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, using various tools such as the strategic exploitation of social media, AI generated contents, “leaks” of fake documents, intimidation, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks; recalls that these attacks had four key strategies: divide society, deligitimise institutions, discreditate democratic actors, and promote Russian influence;

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Amendment 58

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2024, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks; condemn the increasing disinformation, manipulation, and intimidation campaigns targeting civil society organisations and independent media;

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Amendment 59

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; stresses, however, that the referendum result was remarkably close and did not secure a majority in Moldova proper, underlining that EU integration remains a deeply divisive issue in the country; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

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Amendment 60

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of geopolitical tensions in the region, including actions by multiple international actors;

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Amendment 61

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the people of the Republic of Moldova for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, vote buying, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the people of Moldova for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a massive hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, vote buying, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

Or. en

Amendment 63

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a massive hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, vote buying, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

Or. en

Amendment 64

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the people of Moldova for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a massive hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, vote-buying, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

Or. en

Amendment 65

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required pro-European reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;	4. Notes that both the constitutional referendum on European integration, held on 20 October 2025, and the presidential election, held on 20 October and 3 November 2024, confirmed the support of a majority of the Moldovan people for the country’s goal of EU membership and the required EU alignment reforms; underlines that this referendum and election were held in the context of a hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies, which entailed various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

Or. en

Amendment 66

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	4 a. Recommends that Moldova establishes a comprehensive cybersecurity and digital governance framework in close cooperation with the EU institutions, which ensures that its digital transformation initiatives are resilient to external cyber threats and fully aligned with EU cybersecurity standards;

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Amendment 67

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign, in particular Russian, malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support, including financial and technical support, for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference; calls similarly for increased EU support for independent media and pro-democracy civil society to enable investigative journalism into Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) and to work with communities to strengthen digital literacy;

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Amendment 68

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Eugen Tomac, Ilhan Kyuchyuk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of Russian foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Government of Modova’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension and consolidation of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, including through an increase of the mission's budget, the deployment of an EU Hybrid Rapid Response Team to the Republic of Moldova, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference, countering hybrid threats and strengthening resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 69

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of Russian foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Government of Moldova’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension and consolidation of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional financial support thereto, the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of Russian foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Government of Moldova’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension and consolidation of the mandate and its resources of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference, countering hybrid threats and strengthening resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 71

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of Russian foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension and consolidation of the mandate and its resources of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference, countering hybrid threats and strengthening resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference, countering hybrid threats and strengthening resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;	5. Notes that the upcoming parliamentary elections in autumn 2025 will be of crucial importance for the continuation of Moldova’s pro-European trajectory; is concerned about the likely intensification of foreign malign interference and hybrid attacks, particularly by Russia, ahead of the elections; calls for the EU to increase its support for the Moldovan Government’s efforts to counter such interference in the country’s democratic process, including through additional sanctions listings, an extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) and the granting of additional support thereto, and the sharing of expertise in foreign information manipulation and interference;

Or. fi

Amendment 74

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 a. Welcomes the reassuring measures implemented to address the enormous negative impact created by Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, noting that despite significant external challenges, Moldova continues to progress in upholding the rule of law and democratic values while EU support further stimulates reforms through targeted financial and technical assistance;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 b. Expresses that the enlargement process is recognised as a geo-strategic mechanism which not only transforms the political, economic, and social landscape of Moldovan society but also accelerates the pace of EU accession negotiations, with enhanced preparedness and an influx of support stimulating the adoption of the EU acquis, as seen in previous EU enlargement waves;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	5 c. Believes that Moldova must continue aligning its legal and regulatory framework with the EU acquis to ensure economic convergence and sustainable development, a process crucial for full integration into the Single Market;

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Amendment 77

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies, raising awareness about the steps of the EU accession process and the associated conditions and political dynamics leading to those steps, including through bilateralisation and instrumentalisation by some EU Member States like Hungary, and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova; reiterates that the chief aim of Russian FIMI towards Moldova is to derail the prevailing EU aligned and pro-democratic development path of Moldova, which is particularly effective in socio-economically disadvantaged communities in rural and minority areas; reiterates that hundreds of thousands of Moldovan citizens were manipulated to vote for anti-EU candidates by direct cash transfers and promises of online financial transactions from Russia aligned agents; highlighting therefor the particular importance of rapidly improving the socio-economic conditions for all Moldovan citizens;

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Amendment 78

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, debunking and combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova; calls on the EU to step up its support to Moldova in this area and reiterates that countering Russian disinformation about the EU and the EU - Moldova relationship is of strategic importance for both: the Republic of Moldova and for the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova, calls on the EU and the Moldovan authorities to support independent media at national and regional level;

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Amendment 80

Dan Barna, Eugen Tomac, Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, debunking and combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova; calls on the EU to step up its support for the Republic of Moldova in this area;

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Amendment 81

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, debunking and combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova; calls on the EU to step up its support to Moldova in this area;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, debunking and combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova; calls on the EU to step up its support to Moldova in this area;

Or. en

Amendment 83

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;	6. Stresses the importance of strategic communication, combating false Russia-promoted narratives about the EU and its policies and highlighting the concrete short- and long-term benefits of EU accession for the people of Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 84

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Condemns the increasing disinformation, manipulation, and intimidation campaigns targeting civil society organisations (CSOs) and independent media in the Republic of Moldova by anti-reform political actors and Kremlin-linked proxies seeking to undermine democratic progress and derail Moldova’s European path; welcomes the European Economic and Social Committee’s call for urgent EU action to safeguard civic spaces across Europe; urges Moldovan authorities and the EU to take decisive measures against these threats; welcomes the strong condemnation of these attacks by the EU Ambassador to Moldova, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to protecting media freedom and strengthening democratic resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 85

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Underlines that strengthening resilience and stepping up the financial support for communication campaigns promoting the benefits of EU integration and the EU efforts in support of Moldova is needed in the whole country with a special focus on countryside of Moldova and regions like Gagauzia that benefits strongly from the EU support, however this fact is often neglected by the public opinion;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 a. Calls on Moldova to strengthen the role of the Agency for Interethnic relations and to provide it with sufficient staff;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 b. Commends the crucial role of CSOs in strengthening Moldova’s democratic resilience and advancing EU-related reforms; recognises their contribution to fostering public trust in institutions, promoting transparency, and holding authorities accountable; stresses the importance of CSOs in monitoring governance, combating corruption, and defending human rights, thereby consolidating the rule of law and fundamental freedoms; underlines the need to enhance support for civil society to monitor the upcoming Parliamentary elections, counter disinformation, hybrid threats, and external malign influence; calls on the EU and its partners to provide targeted assistance, enabling CSOs to actively contribute to Moldova’s democratic transformation and European integration;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 b. Calls on Moldova to ratify the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages; calls on Moldova to guarantee access to quality teaching of national minority languages;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 c. Recommends that if the current EU-aligned and pro-democratic development pathway of Moldova continues, in line with the other recommendations expressed in this report, in particular pending the results of the 2025 parliamentary elections, the European Commission and the Member States should establish clear deadlines for concluding negotiations with Moldova by the end of the current decade at the latest; reiterates that the EU’s absorption capacity is contingent on an ambitious reform agenda by the EU and its Member States, which also requires wide ranging awareness raising and consultation with EU citizens, which has been lacking;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	6 c. Calls on Moldova to fully align it legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;	7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience; considers that the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova should not fund any activities or measures which are incompatible with Moldova’s Energy and Climate Plans, their Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement, and ambition to reach climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest or that promote investments in fossil fuels, or that cause significant adverse effects on the environment, the climate or biodiversity;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;	7. Welcomes the EU’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience; calls on the Commission to actively engage in supporting the authorities of Moldova in implementing the necessary Reform Agenda for the effective absorption of funds from this facility, ensuring that the benefits of this support are promptly felt by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;	7. Welcomes the approval by the Council of the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 2.02 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans, with a 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience; stresses that implementation of the Growth Plan should prioritize social development, sustainable infrastructure, and the reduction of socio-economic inequalities;

Or. en

Amendment 94

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Eugen Tomac, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;	7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 2.02 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and a maximum amount of EUR 1500 million in loans, with an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;

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Amendment 95

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and an 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;	7. Welcomes the Commission’s Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and is worth EUR 1.9 billion, making it the largest EU financial support package for Moldova since its independence; underlines that the Facility provides Moldova with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support and a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 million in loans, with a 18 % pre-financing rate, demonstrating the EU’s recognition of the urgency of supporting Moldova’s reforms and resilience;

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Amendment 96

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7 a. Welcomes the European Parliament's decision on 10 March to open an antenna office in Moldova, aiming to further strengthen Parliament’s engagement with the Eastern Partnership region and enhance Moldova’s role as a key EU partner in the area; calls for the timely implementation of this decision to ensure the office can begin its work in promoting Parliament’s positions and activities, supporting democracy and institutional reforms in the region, and actively addressing and countering anti-European disinformation and manipulation campaigns in the country and region; calls for ensuring support through the European Parliament’s antenna office for communication campaigns that promote the benefits of EU integration; calls for the office to be vocal and cooperative with true and honest Moldovan civil society organisations;

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Amendment 97

Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Urmas Paet, Eugen Tomac, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7 a. Calls on the European Commission to include adequate dedicated pre-accession funds for Moldova in the next Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF), as well as to begin preparing the Republic of Moldova for the efficient use of future pre-accession funds as a newly designated EU candidate country;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7 a. Underlines that Moldova can benefit from the advantages of the Single Market even before full accession, provided that targeted measures are taken to counteract hybrid disinformation campaigns which may undermine the progress achieved so far;

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Amendment 99

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	7 a. Looks forward to the promised impact assessment of the Moldova Facility in the form of a Commission staff working document within 3 months of its regulation’s adoption;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, the reinforcement of democratic institutions and public administration, and an effective fight against corruption and oligarchic influence; emphasises the importance of ensuring the meaningful participation of civil society organisations, social partners, including trade unions, and vulnerable groups, in order to foster trust in democratic institutions, strengthen social rights, and ensure that reforms are responsive to the real needs of citizens;

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Amendment 101

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Lucia Yar, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the support of the people of Moldova for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to continue the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms; urges the acceleration of the "roam like at home" agreement between the EU and Moldova, to ensure affordable and seamless connectivity as soon as possible;

Or. en

Amendment 102

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; stresses the importance of civil society organisations in monitoring governance, promoting transparency and defending human rights; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and reinforcing a robust welfare system, fighting poverty and raising the standard of living throughout the country, and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms; warns that EU funding risks fuelling dependency rather than building genuine local capacity;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldova's democracy and prosperity can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; considers that such improvements will also be conducive to support for European integration; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence and ensuring accountability; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

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Amendment 107

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the support of the people of Moldova for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the authorities of Moldova to continue the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
8. Reiterates that the Moldovan people’s support for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;	8. Reiterates that the supportof the people of Moldova for European integration can be strengthened with a tangible improvement in their livelihoods, by strengthening state institutions and by fighting corruption and oligarchic influence; calls on the authorities of Moldova to ensure the meaningful involvement of civil society organisations and social partners in order to strengthen trust in democratic institutions and processes and boost public support for EU accession-related reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	8 a. Welcomes the establishment of joint educational institutions with EU Member States, such as the recent opening of a branch of the Ruse University "Angel Kanchev" in Taraclia, which provides students with access to high-quality education and opportunities for exchange and mobility with the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	8 a. Notes that the strategic role of Moldova’s diaspora is acknowledged as significant leverage in promoting democratic orientation and societal reforms, with their active involvement being essential to reinforce ties with the EU and foster a broader pro-European view;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	8 b. Praises Moldova’s genuine efforts to provide shelter to war refugees as a critical humanitarian achievement, and asserts that EU support should further assist in offering safe conditions and reinforcing solidarity principles;

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Amendment 112

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda, which outlines the key socio-economic and fundamental reforms to accelerate the growth and competitiveness of Moldova’s economy and its convergence with the EU on the basis of enhanced implementation of the AA/DCFTA;	9. Calls on Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda, which outlines the key socio-economic and fundamental reforms to accelerate the growth and competitiveness of Moldova’s economy and its convergence with the EU on the basis of enhanced implementation of the AA/DCFTA; stresses that Moldova’s integration into the EU and the European single market, given the current state of its economy, would likely lead to significant emigration, particularly among the young and educated, thus impeding Moldova’s long-term economic growth and development;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
9. Calls on Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda, which outlines the key socio-economic and fundamental reforms to accelerate the growth and competitiveness of Moldova’s economy and its convergence with the EU on the basis of enhanced implementation of the AA/DCFTA;	9. Stresses that economic cooperation with Moldova should be pursued independently of the EU accession process;

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Amendment 114

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	9 a. Welcomes the renewal of the temporary trade liberalisation measures in July 2024 in order to support the Republic of Moldova’s economy substituting the loss of trade with Ukraine, Russia and Belarus; calls on the EU to assess the next steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate quotas in order to ensure predictability and increase the country’s attractiveness for investors;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	9 a. Calls for comprehensive social policy reforms that address poverty reduction, increase healthcare coverage, strengthen public education, improve working conditions, and develop adequate social protection systems; emphasizes that economic development must be inclusive and sustainable; stresses the need for targeted social investments in rural areas to reduce regional disparities;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	9 a. Stresses that creating opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises is vital for establishing a diversified and resilient economy, as enhanced access to EU funding for small and medium-sized enterprises will stimulate business growth, employment, and regional development;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives, which will deliver tangible socio-economic benefits in specific areas even before the country formally joins the EU; reiterates its call, in this regard, for the EU to take swift and significant steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate and quotas; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; welcomes recent progress by Moldova in the transposition of roaming and telecommunication acquis and express support for a swift decision on the inclusion of Moldova into the EU “roam like at home area”;

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Amendment 118

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; welcomes recent progress by Moldova in the transposition of roaming and telecommunication acquis and express support for a swift decision on the inclusion of Moldova into the EU “roam like at home area”; calls for the EU to take swift and significant steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate quotas;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives, including overseeing the removal of the tariff quotas that are applied to Moldova’s exports; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; recognises that Moldova’s integration into the EU single market can deliver immediate and tangible socio-economic benefits for Moldova;

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Amendment 120

Dan Barna, Marjan Šarec, Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Eugen Tomac, Ilhan Kyuchyuk

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; calls on the EU to take swift and significant steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate quotas;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; calls for special emphasis on Moldova's participation in EU social, educational, and cultural programs that can promote social convergence;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; praises that Single Euro Payments Area improves the overall efficiency of Moldova’s payment systems;

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Amendment 123

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses; welcomes recent progress by Moldova in the transposition of roaming and telecommunication acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Stresses that Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market cannot come at the expense of the Copenhagen criteria and due process, especially considering the fragile economic situation within the EU and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
10. Strongly calls for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU and the single market by associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;	10. Opposes Moldova’s accelerated integration into the EU, favouring instead a model of economic partnership without political union; congratulates Moldova on its inclusion in the geographical scope of the Single Euro Payments Area payment schemes, facilitating transfers in euros and reducing costs for Moldova’s citizens and businesses;

Or. en

Amendment 126

Andrey Kovatchev

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Encourages the Commission to consider including Moldova in the EU's free roaming area, in line with the example of other enlargement countries, in order to promote people-to-people contacts, facilitate business and tourism, and strengthen the country's integration into the EU single market; believes that such a move would have a positive impact on the daily lives of Moldovan citizens and contribute to the country's economic development;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Welcomes recent progress by Moldova in the transposition of roaming and telecommunication acquis and express support for a swift decision on the inclusion of Moldova into the EU “roam like at home area”; calls for the EU to take swift and significant steps towards the permanent liberalisation of its tariff-rate quotas;

Or. en

Amendment 128

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Commends the inclusion of roaming liberalisation in the updated EU–Moldova Association Agreement; urges the prompt and full integration of Moldova into the 'Roam Like Home' framework, with rates aligned to those already established among EU Member States1a;
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	1a https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-moldova-roam-home-closer-reality-2023-09-01_en

Or. en

Amendment 129

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	10 a. Recommends that innovations, which are inseparably linked with academic endeavors, be further promoted through increased investment in research and higher education initiatives that drive technological advancement and modernisation;

Or. en

Amendment 130

Hana Jalloul Muro

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;	11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects, which further exacerbates the social vulnerability of broad sectors of the population; stresses the urgent need for the European Union to step up its support not only at the institutional level but also in the areas of social rights, education, public healthcare, and the protection of vulnerable groups, in order to offset this withdrawal and safeguard social cohesion throughout the accession process;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;	11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova, and that the EU should step in to answer those needs; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to increase its funding for the European instruments of democracy support like European Endowment of Democracy with the intention of fulfil the support needed in Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 132

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;	11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects may create additional needs in Moldova; recalls that the EU should not compensate for gaps left by third countries’ strategic decisions;

Or. en

Amendment 133

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;	11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media and key reforms has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;

Or. fi

Amendment 134

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Marjan Šarec, Urmas Paet, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU would need to step in;	11. Notes that the recent decision of the US administration to suspend support for civil society, independent media, key reforms and infrastructure projects has created additional urgent needs in Moldova regarding which the EU must step in;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 a. Is concerned by the consistent large-scale emigration of Moldovan citizens, which accentuates negative demographic trends, and encourages the Moldovan government to implement further measures to counter this phenomenon, in particular by creating opportunities and improving conditions and wages for young workers;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	Human rights

Or. en

Amendment 137

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 b. Calls on the Moldovan government to strengthen its efforts, including effective implementation of its legislative framework, to combat racial discrimination, racist hate speech and hate crimes targeting members of ethnic minority groups, including the Roma; expresses particular concern about the exceedingly low level of school attendance of Roma refugee children from Ukraine; calls furthermore on the Moldovan government to intensify efforts to ensure Roma children's access to quality and inclusive education, to increase school enrolment rates, and to decrease school dropout rates; calls for the appointment of a National Roma focal point;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 c. Welcomes the important work of the United Nations, in particular of OHCHR, in reducing marginalisation by enabling Roma to have better access to education, health care, and social security;

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Amendment 139

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 d. Commends Moldova’s efforts to improve the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community in recent years; calls on the Moldovan government to initiate discussions with civil society on the future drafting of a same-sex partnership law to give legal recognition to same-sex couples, in order to ensure all couples are treated equally before the law;

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Amendment 140

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 e. Calls on the Moldovan government to take measures to tackle the systemic problem of children with intellectual disabilities being placed in psychiatric institutions;

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Amendment 141

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	11 f. Welcomes the ongoing efforts by the Moldovan authorities to combat violence against women and improve protection for survivors; notes however that impact is still lacking and calls therefore for the establishment of more shelters for survivors of domestic violence in Moldova and the adequate attention by the justice system to violence against women; considers it furthermore crucial that in order to reduce men’s violence against women, efforts for awareness raising and policy changes about gender-based violence should also target men;

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Amendment 142

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; strongly urges the European Commission and EU Member States to ensure that Moldova has sufficient energy capacity stored to avoid energy shortages ahead of the winter of 2025, which is highly time sensitive; welcomes the Moldovan Government’s interest in accelerating its green transition; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience, including by pursuing a; decarbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy with emphasis on decentralised renewable energy networks and energy efficienc;

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Amendment 143

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s weaponisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025, in violation of contraqctual obligations, and thereby provoking a serious crisis in the region; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience and its support package worth EUR 250 million; commends the alignment of the Moldova energy sector with the EU acquis, as mentioned in the 2024 Enlargement Package and the 2024 Annual Implementation report of the Energy Community Secretariat; calls on the Government of the Republic of Moldova to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes with EU support, further develop interconnections, increase energy efficiency and its internal production capacity, as well as advance towards full integration in the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s weaponisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistrian region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian and energy crisis in the region; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Government of Moldova to continue its efforts, with EU support, towards the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes, develop connectivity, increase energy efficiency and its internal production capacity, as well as advance in its full integration in the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

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Amendment 145

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistrian region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; commends the progress in the alignment of the Moldovan energy sector with the EU acquis; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience; stresses the importance of the completion of the Vulcanesti-Chisinau 400 kV overhead power line by the end of 2025 in order to reduce the reliance on energy infrastructure in Transnistria;

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Amendment 146

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a serious crisis in that region; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience and its support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Government of Moldova to continue its efforts, with EU support, towards the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes, develop connectivity, increase energy efficiency and its internal production capacity, as well as advance in its full integration in the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a seriuos crisis in that region; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience and its support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue its efforts, with EU support, towards the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes, develop connectivity, increase energy efficiency and its internal production capacity, as well as advance in its full integration in the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

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Amendment 148

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal for a Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience of Moldova, worth EUR 250 million, which will reduce the energy bills of Moldovan consumers, including in the Transnistria region, support Moldova’s decoupling from Russian energy supplies, and integrate Moldova into the EU energy market; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

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Amendment 149

Jonas Sjöstedt, Merja Kyllönen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;	12. Condemns Russia’s instrumentalisation of energy against Moldova, most recently by halting gas supplies to the Transnistria region on 1 January 2025 and thereby provoking a humanitarian crisis; applauds the Commission’s immediate proposal of a support package worth EUR 250 million; calls on the Moldovan Government to continue the diversification of gas and electricity supply routes towards renewable and energy efficient energy systems in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience;

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Amendment 150

Andrey Kovatchev, Siegfried Mureşan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Believes that an extension of the TEN-T corridor Baltic Sea-Black Sea-Aegean Sea (Corridor IX) to include the route of Chisinau-Constanta-Varna-Bourgas would be a strategic investment in the region's transport infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth, in view of enlargement of the EU to the East and the potential positive impact of this extension on the region's security and stability, serving as a key logistics route for NATO and enhancing the EU's geostrategic autonomy;

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Amendment 151

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Commends the Government of Moldova for its progress and ambitious targets on decarbonisation, energy efficiency and transition to a green economy, including doubling the share of renewable energy to 30 percent by 2030; supports and encourages the EU and its Member States to continue to provide financial support and expertise to Moldovan counterparts in this area;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Calls on the EU to mobilise the necessary resources to help compensate for the withdrawal of USAID support for Moldova's energy sector; welcomes the increase in renewable electricity production and calls on the EU and the Moldovan authorities to further support investment in this sector;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Welcomes the 2-year Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience of Moldova that was agreed by the Commission and the Republic of Moldova; notes that it aims to decouple Moldova from the insecurities of Russian supply of energy and to fully integrate it in the EU energy market;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Recognises that measures to improve physical infrastructure, transport networks, and overall energy security are essential for integrating Moldova into the EU’s broader logistical and economic systems;

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Amendment 155

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Encourages the Commission to further support efforts of Moldovan authorities to ensure energy security for the people of Moldova, also through available tools of Moldova Reform and Growth Facility;

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Amendment 156

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 a. Welcomes the adoption in 2023 of Moldova’s National Climate Change Adaptation Programme until 2030 and its Action Plan; calls on the Moldovan government to adopt and start implementing the NECP;

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Amendment 157

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 b. Stresses that enhanced measures to secure Moldova's energy sector are essential, including diversifying gas and electricity supply routes, improving communication infrastructures, and strengthening trans-European networks, notably with a strong emphasis on digital development and monitoring to counterbalance supply shortages and disruptions provoked by Russia's actions;

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Amendment 158

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 b. Echoes the call in the Commission’s 2024 report for the organisation of the first tenders for large renewable investments, along with the implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive and the transportation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive;

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Amendment 159

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 b. Emphasises the need for the EU and the Moldovan authorities to effectively communicate the substantial EU package aimed at addressing Moldova's energy crisis, including the compensation of electricity costs for households and enterprises;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 b. Commends Moldovan authorities for the reforms achieved in the energy sector, in particular for aligning its legislation on energy efficiency and renewable energy with that of the EU;

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Amendment 161

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	12 c. Notes the importance of implementing the commitments under the Energy Community’s Decarbonisation Roadmap, and implementing the Monitoring, Reporting, Verification and Accreditation package with a view to introducing carbon pricing and aligning with the EU ETS;

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Amendment 162

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Underlines that comprehensive justice reform remains key for the success of Moldova’s democratic and EU accession-related reforms; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and conclude the vetting process by the end of 2025; calls, therefore, for the EU to continue actively supporting the process of vetting both judges and prosecutors;	13. Underlines that comprehensive justice reform remains key for the success of Moldova’s democratic and EU accession-related reforms; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and conclude the vetting process by the end of 2025; is concerned by the limited degree of success in the judicial sector reform so far; calls, therefore, for the EU to continue actively supporting the process of vetting both judges and prosecutors, and the reform of the judicial sector more broadly; calls on the Moldovan Government to improve clearance rates and disposition time in the courts to increase the efficiency of the justice system;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
13. Underlines that comprehensive justice reform remains key for the success of Moldova’s democratic and EU accession-related reforms; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and conclude the vetting process by the end of 2025; calls, therefore, for the EU to continue actively supporting the process of vetting both judges and prosecutors;	13. Underlines that comprehensive justice reform remains key for the success of Moldova’s democratic and EU accession-related reforms; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026; calls, therefore, for the EU to continue actively supporting the process of vetting both judges and prosecutors;

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Amendment 164

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 a. Calls upon the EU and its Member States to accelerate the attraction, training and recruitment of qualified judicial personnel as well as judicial capacity through direct support for the construction and maintenance of sufficient and modern judicial infrastructure, including courthouses and educational institutions, and the staff required to operate them, in particular for local and regional courts; proposes to provide special assistance to improving the reputational attraction for (young) Moldovans to become professionals in the justice system, including through motivated and publicly visible educators;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 a. Underscores that efforts should focus on continuously improving the efficiency and transparency of Moldova’s administrative institutions by modernizing parliamentary procedures and ensuring that legislative processes are fully aligned with EU standards;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	13 b. Commends the modernization of political institutions, coupled with enhanced communication of EU project results and reform achievements, as essential to fostering public trust and maintaining momentum in Moldova’s EU integration process;

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Amendment 167

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;	14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; welcomes the entry into force of the National Integrity and Anticorruption Programme for 2024-2028 in February 2024; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;	14. Notes that Moldova has achieved important progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;	14. Notes that Moldova has achieved progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;

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Amendment 170

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;	14. Notes that Moldova has achieved progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 171

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
14. Notes that Moldova has achieved some progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;	14. Notes that Moldova has achieved progress in the fight against and prevention of corruption; highlights the need to ensure enhanced coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to implement comprehensive reforms and to ensure that they have adequate resources and capacities; stresses that results in terms of prosecution and conviction in corruption cases need to be delivered in order to ensure public trust in the ongoing reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	14 a. Recalls the importance of continuing the investigation and bringing to justice those responsible for the 2014 bank fraud; welcomes the fact that, after long efforts by the Moldovan authorities, Interpol has finally added one of the alleged perpetrators, Vladimir Plahotniuc, to its list of internationally wanted persons;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	14 a. Stresses the need for Moldova to continue strengthening the fight against money laundering;

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Amendment 174

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff;	15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff; underlines the importance of the national parliament within Moldova’s constitutional order, the sigificance of the EU-Moldova parliamentary cooperation as well as the strategic role that the Moldovan parliament can play in democracy legitimisation of key reforms for the country on its path to the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 175

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff;	15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff; commends the EU Parliament's decision to open a liaison office in Chișinǎu, that will support democracy and institutional reforms in the Eastern Partnership countries;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff;	15. Expresses its readiness to continue supporting the Parliament of Moldova through mutually agreed democracy support activities that respond to the needs of the institution, its elected members and staff; highlights the decision of 10 March 2025 to open a European Parliament antenna office in Chisinau to further strengthen Parliament’s engagement with the Eastern Partnership region;

Or. en

Amendment 177

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 a. Stresses the crucial importance of strengthening, across the board of government, Moldova’s civil service and administrative capacity needed to absorb project funding and to implement and enforce the EU acquis; notes the connection between the steadily high numbers of emigration among young Moldovan professionals and the challenges faced by Moldova’s civil service; stresses that a significant factor in the limited recruitment and retainment of qualified personnel is the result of insufficient career opportunities, workplace attraction and financial compensation; calls on the EU and Member States to prioritise strengthening Moldova’s administrative capacity, including through public administration reform, sufficiently expanded salaries, and expanded professional training, which should ultimately preferably be in-house; calls upon the EU institutions and EU Member States to significantly expand structured career opportunities and exchanges with Moldovan counterparts, including through formal observer status for Moldovan officials and experts in relevant EU and Member States bodies, such as technical sectors relevant to the EU accession process of Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 178

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 a. Supports the parliament of Moldova in its role to establish good working relationships and smooth cooperation between the country’s authorities and the true and honest civil society organisations involved in the legislation process as well as the overarching public debate on country’s European future;

Or. en

Amendment 179

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 a. Emphasises the importance of depolarising the media landscape in the Republic of Moldova through continued support and empowerment of independent media and investigative journalism, free from vested influence and ownership by political or politically connected actors;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 a. Welcomes the adoption by Moldova in 2023 of a new national strategy on human trafficking aligned with the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 181

Petras Auštrevičius, Urmas Paet, Dan Barna, Lucia Yar, Marjan Šarec, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 b. Takes note of the progress made in Moldova in promoting gender equality, in particular the strengthening of the legal and institutional framework, in particular the adoption of the Programme for the Promotion and Ensuring Equal Opportunities between Women and Men, and the National Programme on Preventing and Combatting Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. Urges the continued ambitious implementation of gender equality policies, in particular the reduction of the gender pay gap, the fight against stereotypes and discrimination and the increase of women’s representation in the labour market, including in politics and decision-making, and the fight against gender-based violence;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	15 b. Welcomes the cooperation of Moldova with Europol in combatting drug trafficking; calls on Moldova to step up its efforts to further cooperate in the field of drugs;

Or. en

Amendment 183

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; encourages Moldova to strengthen its resilience against external interference and disinformation campaigns;

Or. en

Amendment 184

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate, notably from 54% in 2022 to 86% in 2024, of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

Or. en

Amendment 185

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to keep up the cooperation on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 186

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to continue to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 187

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to continue cooperation on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 188

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; invites it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;	16. Welcomes Moldova’s consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and the significantly increased rate of its alignment with the EU’s CFSP positions and restrictive measures; expects it to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to cooperate on preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine;

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Amendment 189

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 a. Underlines the necessity to increase EU security assistance to Moldova, focusing on strengthening its defence capabilities, border security, and cyber defence; calls for providing targeted support to counter hybrid threats, including disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks;

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Amendment 190

Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 a. Calls for the maintenance and, where necessary, the intensification of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus while implementing measures to prevent third-country interference in Moldova’s political processes, thereby safeguarding national sovereignty;

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Amendment 191

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 a. Recalls the fact that the security of the Republic of Moldova is inextricably linked to the security of Ukraine; underscores, hence, the need to increase financial contributions from the EPF to further enhance Moldova’s defence capabilities;

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Amendment 192

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	16 b. Stresses the importance of improving information sharing and intelligence cooperation between the EU structures (and the Member States) and Moldova on security threats; calls on the establishing mechanisms for regular consultations and joint assessments of security risks, both at EU and bilateral level;

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Amendment 193

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; welcomes the assistance measure provided under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova, aimed at modernising the country's air defense capabilities, and calls for the continued provision of such support; notes that every sovereign state has the inherent right to invest in its defense capabilities, and affirms that such actions are fully consistent with the Republic of Moldova’s status of neutrality;

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Amendment 194

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; calls for the extension of the EUPM’s mandate the beyond May 2025, along with providing adequate human and financial resources; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; welcomes the establishment of the Centre for Strategic Communications and Countering Disinformation and the National Agency for Cyber Security and the National Institute for Cyber Security; notes that the National Security Strategy, adopted in December 2023, for the first time identifies Russia as the source of major threats to Moldova’s security;

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Amendment 195

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; encourages the EEAS and the Commission to use all available EU instruments in the area of countering hybrid threats in order to continue to support Moldova, including by swiftly deploying a Hybrid Rapid Response Teams (HRTTs); calls on the Member States to progressively increase the European Peace Facility’s funding for Moldova to further enhance the country’s defence capabilities;

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Amendment 196

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; welcomes in this sense the establishment of the Moldovan Centre for Strategic Communications and Combating Disinformation as a means to coordinate the fight against foreign interference among the various Moldovan institutions; welcomes as well its whole-of-society approach, seeking to ensure unity and mobilisation among the different actors of Moldovan civil society;

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Amendment 197

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the authorities of Moldova to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; encourage the EEAS and the Commission to use all available EU instruments in the area of countering hybrid threats in order to continue to support Moldova, including by swiftly deploying a Hybrid Rapid Response Teams (HRTTs);

Or. en

Amendment 198

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; encourages the EEAS and the Commission to use all available EU instruments in the area of countering hybrid threats in order to continue to support Moldova, including by swiftly deploying a Hybrid Rapid Response Teams (HRTTs);

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Amendment 199

Dan Barna, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;	17. Expresses its support for the EUPM in Moldova and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts in anticipation of a potential intensification of hybrid threats; encourages the Moldovan authorities to make full use of the EUPM’s expertise to enhance its preparedness, in particular in view of repeated electoral interference ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2025; calls for the EU to draw lessons from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself; calls on EU Member States to increase the European Peace Facility's (EPF) funding for Moldova to further enhance the country's defence capabilities; reiterates the added value of the EU assistance provided via the EPF;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17 a. Welcomes the adoption of Moldova's new National Security Strategy in December 2023, which highlights EU accession as a key objective and aims to strengthen collaboration with the EU, as well as other allies and partners, in addressing transnational challenges;

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Amendment 201

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17 a. Calls on the Member States to progressively increase the European Peace Facility’s funding for Moldova to further enhance the country’s defence capabilities;

Or. en

Amendment 202

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17 a. Calls on the Member States to progressively increase the European Peace Facility’s funding for Moldova to further enhance the country’s defence capabilities;

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Amendment 203

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	17 b. Commends Moldova for the adoption of its new national strategy on combating human trafficking showing Moldova’s unwavering commitment to addressing and eradicating human trafficking within its borders;

Or. en

Amendment 204

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders; is aware of the fact that confidence-building measures in will only foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol provided that Russia plays a constructive role; belives that in order for the region to be autonomous, a necessary precondition is for Tiraspol to recognise the democratic and constitutional structures of the Republic of Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Reinier Van Lanschot

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol; welcomes also the Commission’s initiatives to include proactive support for the Transnistrian region in its energy emergency support packages;

Or. en

Amendment 206

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders;

Or. en

Amendment 207

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;

Or. en

Amendment 208

Vasile Dîncu, Dan Nica

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;

Or. en

Amendment 209

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;

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Amendment 210

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Georgiana Teodorescu, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders, with a special status for the Transnistrian region; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;	18. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova in its internationally recognised borders; hopes that the confidence-building measures in place will foster trust between Chişinău and Tiraspol;

Or. en

Amendment 211

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 a. Reiterates that the resolution of the conflict in Transnistria is an essential prerequisite for Moldova’s accession to the EU and the internal market; stresses that the integration of a partially occupied country constitutes a significant security risk for the EU; further stresses the strong opposition to EU integration in the autonomous region of Gagauzia, which risks escalating into conflict if Moldova’s integration process is accelerated in spite of the reconciliation process;

Or. en

Amendment 212

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 a. Welcomes the progress registered regarding the conditionalities for Tiraspol in light of the recent gas transit agreement and calls for the full implementation of these conditionalities, including the release of all political prisoners by Tiraspol and the dismantrling of the remaining illegal checkpoints;

Or. en

Amendment 213

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 a. Welcomes the exchange of information and practical cooperation between the government of Moldova and Transnistrian authorities throughout the energy crisis caused by Russia and hopes for further normalisation of political and administrative contacts;

Or. en

Amendment 214

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Matthieu Valet, Jordan Bardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 b. Notes that Moldova, particularly the breakaway region of Transnistria, remains a hub for the smuggling of firearms and migrants, and stresses that enhanced border controls between the EU and Moldova are crucial for effectively combating these activities; welcomes, in this regard, the growing cooperation between Frontex and the Moldovan authorities since 2022, which has led to steady progress in curbing illegal cross-border activities;

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Amendment 215

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 18 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	18 b. Acknowledges Moldova's valuable contribution to regional and European security, including through its valuable supprot to Ukraine since the onset of Russia's war of aggression; welcomes the country's contribution to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, including through the deplooyment of firefighting teams to tackle severe wildfires in Greece;

Or. en

Amendment 216

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;	19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU; welcomes Moldova's continued active participation in EU missions and operations under the EU CSDP, its interest in participation in PESCO projects and the ongoing negotiations on a framework agreement with the European Defence Agency;

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Amendment 217

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;	19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy, including its contributions to CSDP missions, and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU; calls on the EU to integrate the Republic of Moldova into all future security and defence programmes and budget allocations;

Or. en

Amendment 218

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;	19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU; highlights Moldova's contribution to CSDP missions, namely EUFOR Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina and EUTM Somalia;

Or. en

Amendment 219

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;	19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy including through participation in EU’s Operations in Bosnia -Herzegovina and Somalia; and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 220

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU;	19. Welcomes Moldova’s keen interest in contributing to the EU’s common security and defence policy and the fact that Moldova is the first country to sign a security and defence partnership with the EU; welcomes Moldova’s participation in EU CSDP missions;

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Amendment 221

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Welcomes the allocation of EUR 50 million to modernise the defence capacities of the Moldovan Armed Force in the context of the current security challenges through the European Peace Facility (EPF) for 2024; notes that Moldova is the second largest EPF beneficiary after Ukraine, with a total of EUR 137 million allocated since 2021; welcomes the announced support of 60 million EUR to be provided to Moldova from the EPF budget in 2025;

Or. en

Amendment 222

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Underlines that in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Moldova is the key contributor to the regional and European security, participating in the European solidarity mechanisms, for example by the strong support for Ukrainian war refugees and by the deployment of firefighters teams to Greece;

Or. en

Amendment 223

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Stresses that Moldova’s EU accession is not inevitable, and calls on the EU to prioritise a model of pragmatic cooperation over further enlargement, which risks overstretching the Union and undermining its cohesion;

Or. en

Amendment 224

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Praises Moldova's valuable contribution to the EU Civilian Protection Mechanism through the deployment of firefighters during the summer fires in Greece in 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 225

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Lucia Yar, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 a. Encourages the Republic of Moldova's participation in PESCO projects and increased participation in additional EU CSDP missions;

Or. en

Amendment 226

Dan Barna, Urmas Paet, Petras Auštrevičius, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 b. Calls for the Republic of Moldova to be included in the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP), allowing the country to participate in joint procurement alongside Member States; encourages progress towards concluding an administrative arrangements between the Republic of Moldova and the European Defence Agency;

Or. en

Amendment 227

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Rasa Juknevičienė

on behalf of the EPP Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 b. Fully supports the attempts to establish working relationship between the Republic of Moldova and the European Defence Agency, perceives the added value of the EU assistance via the European Peace Facility and calls for further participation of Moldova in it;

Or. en

Amendment 228

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 b. Commends Moldova for its unwavering support for Ukraine, including the warm and dignified reception of refugees and the provision of humanitarian assistance;

Or. en

Amendment 229

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 19 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	19 c. Welcomes the new Defence Cooperation Agreement between France and Moldova aimed at supporting the development of Moldova's modern defense system; emphasises that common defense procurement under EDIP should allow for Moldova's participation;

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