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Draft report (2025/2258(INI)) 2026-04-10

2025 Commission report on Moldova

Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Amendment 1

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Citation 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the European Parliament and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, signed on 18 March 2026,

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Amendment 2

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council in Copenhagen on 21 and 22 June 1993,

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Amendment 3

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council in Madrid on 15 and 16 December 1995,

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Amendment 4

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas on 22 September 2025, Moldova concluded the bilateral screening that began on 10 July 2024; whereas the country is ready to start negotiations on clusters;

A. whereas on 22 September 2025, Moldova concluded the bilateral screening that began on 10 July 2024; whereas Moldova is ready to open negotiations on all the six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market), III (Competitiveness &; Inclusive Growth, IV (Green Agenda & Sustainable Connectivity), V (Resources, Agriculture & Cohesion) and VI (External Relations), and all the steps in this regard have been made at technical level;

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Amendment 5

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas on 22 September 2025, Moldova concluded the bilateral screening that began on 10 July 2024; whereas the country is ready to start negotiations on clusters;

A. whereas Moldova continues to face high levels of corruption, as reflected in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International, where it ranks 80th out of 182 countries; whereas its economic fragility and persistent weaknesses in the rule of law and judicial independence clearly demonstrate that Moldova is not suitable for EU membership;

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Amendment 6

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

A. whereas on 22 September 2025, Moldova concluded the bilateral screening that began on 10 July 2024; whereas the country is ready to start negotiations on clusters;

A. whereas on 22 September 2025, Moldova concluded the bilateral screening that began on 10 July 2024;

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Amendment 7

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B. whereas the Government of Moldova has signalled its objective to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028 and to join the European Union by 2030;

B. whereas the Government of Moldova has signalled its ambitious and, at the same time, achievable objective to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028 and to join the European Union by 2030;

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Amendment 8

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

B a. whereas the Commission, in its Enlargement Package, is committed to supporting Moldova’s objective to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028;

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Amendment 9

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas Moldova held parliamentary elections on 28 September 2025, which resulted in a pro-European majority, despite unprecedented foreign interference by Russia and Russian proxies, and reaffirmed the aspirations of the Moldovan people for a European future for their country; whereas the referendum of 20 October 2024 enshrined the objective of EU membership in the Constitution, albeit by a very narrow margin, including a majority voting against in Moldova proper, revealing the highly polarising nature of the EU accession process in the country;

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Amendment 10

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas Moldova held parliamentary elections on 28 September 2025, which resulted in a pro-European majority, despite unprecedented foreign interference by Russia and Russian proxies, who according to Moldovan officials has spent the equivalent of 2% of Moldovan GDP, which constitutes the equivalent of 350 million EUR, on this interference; and reaffirmed the aspirations of the Moldovan people for a European future for their country;

Or. en

Amendment 11

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas Moldova held parliamentary elections on 28 September 2025, which resulted in a pro-European majority being elected by the Moldovan people, despite unprecedented foreign interference by Russia and Russian proxies, and reaffirmed the aspirations of the Moldovan people for a European future for their country;

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Amendment 12

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 13

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C a. whereas Russia has sought to expand its influence in the Republic of Moldova through the strategic use of religious, cultural and value-based narratives aimed at shaping public discourse and undermining the country’s European integration trajectory; whereas such activities are consistent with the Russian Military Doctrine approved on 25 December 2014 that emphasised the protection of so-called "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values" against perceived malign Western influence1a , a doctrine that was later incorporated into the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation approved by President Vladimir Putin on 31 December 2015, thereby demonstrating the Russian's use of cultural and civilisational narratives as instruments of geopolitical strategy; whereas this approach was further reinforced in the 2021 National Security Strategy, which elevated the safeguarding of “traditional values”, the promotion of the “Russian World”, and the protection of "compatriots" abroad to core national security priorities1b;

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1a https://www.csis.org/analysis/unpacking-russias-new-national-security-strategy.

1b https://www.ndc.nato.int/fr/russias-updated-national-security-strategy/.

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Amendment 14

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on three of the six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market) and VI (External Relations);

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on all six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market) and VI (External Relations); whereas Cluster 1 – ‘Fundamentals’, Cluster 2 – ‘Internal Market’, and Cluster 6 – ‘External Relations’ were informally opened – technical work progressed on 17 March to the remaining three negotiating clusters: Cluster 3 – ‘Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth’, Cluster 4 – ‘Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity’, and Cluster 5 – ‘Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion’;

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Amendment 15

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on three of the six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market) and VI (External Relations);

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on all six clusters for EU accession negotiations;

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Amendment 16

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on three of the six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market) and VI (External Relations);

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical negotiations with the Commission on all six clusters for EU accession negotiations;

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Amendment 17

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D. whereas Moldova is holding technical discussions with the Commission on three of the six clusters for EU accession negotiations: I (Fundamentals), II (Internal Market) and VI (External Relations);

D. whereas the Commission in its Enlargement Package is committed to supporting Moldova’s ambitious but achievable objective to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028;

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Amendment 18

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas the process of joining the Union must remain strictly merit-based, in accordance with Articles 2 and 49 of the Treaty on European Union, the criteria and the revised enlargement methodology; whereas progress on fundamentals, particularly the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, the functioning of democratic institutions, fundamental rights and public administration reform, must continue to be the main criterion for assessing the Republic of Moldova’s progress towards accession;

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Amendment 19

Dan Barna

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas on 7 March 2026 a Russian strike on the Novodnistrovsk hydropower plant in Ukraine caused an oil spill of 1,5 tones, polluting the Dniester River and prompting Moldovan authorities to declare a state of environmental alert, temporarily suspend water supplies in several regions and request international assistance; whereas Russia’s attack had a direct impact on the security of water resources and on the public health of 80% of the country’s citizens, for whom the Dniester River is the main source of freshwater and drinking water;

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Amendment 20

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas reported gender-based violence (GBV) cases are not decreasing in Moldova, the number of convictions has increased in 2025; whereas access to and trust in the legal system remains limited, with women with disabilities, Roma women and especially those with multiple vulnerabilities facing higher risks of GBV and more barriers to accessing essential services;

Or. en

Amendment 21

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas the Constitution of Moldova enshrines the principle of permanent neutrality since 1994; whereas any acceleration of EU accession negotiations risks undermining this constitutionally guaranteed neutrality and could expose the European Union to new security risks, including the unresolved conflict in the Transnistrian region;

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Amendment 22

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas the Russian Federation maintains an illegal military presence in the Transnistria region within the territory of the Republic of Moldova, without the consent of the Moldovan authorities and in violation of international law and the country’s territorial integrity, in spite of repeated calls to withdraw these forces, including OSCE commitments;

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Amendment 23

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas the Association Agreement, which includes a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (AA/DCFTA), remains the basis for political association and economic integration between the EU and Moldova, and a regular political and economic dialogue is ongoing between the two sides;

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Amendment 24

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas the Commission’s report states that as of 24 October 2025 Moldova’s alignment rate with the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy including mirroring of the EU’s sanctions towards Russia was 88%;

Or. en

Amendment 25

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Da. whereas the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova voted on 2 April 2026 for the Republic of Moldova to leave the Commonwealth of Independent States, an organisation dominated by Russia;

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Amendment 26

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D a. whereas Moldova has intensified its cooperation with the EU in security, most notably through the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 27

Dan Barna

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas on 23 March 2026 Russian attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure led to the outage of the 400 kV Isaccea–Vulcănești high-voltage line, the Republic of Moldova’s main electricity import route from the ENTSO-E system, which normally supplies up to 70 % of electricity consumption on the right bank of the Dniester, thereby severely undermining Moldova’s energy security; whereas the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova subsequently declared a state of emergency in the energy sector;

Or. en

Amendment 28

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas on 19 January 2026 the government of Moldova announced its intention to formally withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States, and on 2 April the Parliament of Moldova officially passed legislation in its final reading to denounce the organisation's founding documents and on 6 April President Maia Sandu signed the decree to promulgate the law;

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Amendment 29

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Db. whereas the Republic of Moldova is the only subject of international law, and the territory of the Transnistria region forms an integral part of the Republic of Moldova; whereas the ‘5+2’ format has proven to be defunct, and Russia poses a permanent threat to the restoration of Moldova’s territorial integrity;

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Amendment 30

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas Moldova’s defence budget stands at 0.5% of GDP, resulting in underfunded and underequipped armed forces despite a deteriorating regional security environment;

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Amendment 31

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas according to surveys by the EU and UNDP, seven out of ten Moldovans are concerned about the state of the environment in the Republic of Moldova;

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Amendment 32

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas approximately 1.500 Russian military personnel remain stationed in the Transnistrian region, together with large ammunition depots;

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Amendment 33

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Recital D b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D b. whereas the Republic of Moldova has finalised its departure from the Commonwealth of Independent States on 6 April 2026;

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Amendment 34

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dc. whereas around 2 500 companies operating in the separatist region of Transnistria are currently registered with the Moldovan Public Services Agency, and in 2025 the European Union received over 70 % of Transnistrian exports; whereas the economic functioning of Transnistria is fully dependent on its reintegration with Moldova, which is the only lawful route via which the region can access the EU market;

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Amendment 35

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas in 2025 the Chisinau Pride was first banned by the municipality and while the government then overruled this ban, the organisers were still fined, and there were acts of violence and deliberate provocations by counter-protesters;

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Amendment 36

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas the unresolved territorial conflict in the Transnistrian region, represents a serious security risk that the European Union should not import through premature membership;

Or. en

Amendment 37

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Recital D c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D c. whereas enlargement is a merit-based process that must fully respect the Copenhagen and Madrid criteria;

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Amendment 38

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D d. whereas since 2022 Moldova’s Commission for Exceptional Situations has used its powers to suspend without judicial oversight the broadcasting licenses of TV channels under the state of emergency provisions;

Or. en

Amendment 39

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dd. whereas experts estimate that the reintegration of Transnistria may involve annual costs to Moldova of between EUR 500 million and EUR 1 billion over the first three years;

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Amendment 40

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

De. whereas the Moldovan authorities have announced the creation of a convergence fund aimed at supporting the reintegration process; whereas the Government of Moldova is planning to boost this fund with money from the abolition of tax and customs breaks for Transnistrian companies, which have been gradually restricted since 2000;

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Amendment 41

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D e. whereas according to UNHCR, Moldova hosts over 140,000 Ukrainian refugees as of spring 2026, most of whom are women and girls; whereas the provision of support has been impacted significantly by reductions in humanitarian aid and funding cuts;

Or. en

Amendment 42

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Df. whereas Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova, has signed decrees finalising the country’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); whereas the Moldovan authorities have stated that the fundamental values and principles of the CIS are not being upheld, in particular the provision requiring that member states recognise and respect each other’s territorial integrity and the inviolability of their existing borders;

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Amendment 43

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

D f. whereas on 7 November 2025 the European Parliament opened a permanent office in Chisinau with a mandate to support democracy and institutional reforms;

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Amendment 44

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Recital D g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Dg. whereas the allegations that Moscow waged large-scale campaigns of electoral interference and destabilisation in the run-up to the crucial votes held in 2024 and 2025 have been confirmed; whereas the Kremlin has engaged in a range of different hostile actions, including buying votes, launching cyberattacks on critical infrastructures, provoking unrest, and even using ‘troll farms’ to spread disinformation;

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Amendment 45

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Commends Moldova for its continued exemplary commitment to the EU accession and its steadfast progress with related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges; welcomes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made progress across all chapters and achieved the biggest annual progress among the candidate countries; considers this progress particularly remarkable given Moldova’s limited administrative capacity and the extraordinary geopolitical pressure under which the country continues to operate; calls on Moldova to significantly accelerate the implementation of the key socio-economic and fundamental reforms outlined in the Reform Agenda, while calling on the EU to provide adequate technical, financial and administrative support to ensure the timely and effective delivery of these reforms, in line with its stated ambition to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028; stresses that addressing the influence of oligarchic structures on the political, economic and media life remains a key priority for advancing Moldova’s European path, and that it requires sustained efforts to strengthen transparency, ensure the independence and integrity of institutions, and deliver a credible and robust track record in the fight against corruption, in particular at high level;

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Amendment 46

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 47

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Takes note of Moldova’s efforts in pursuing reforms; underlines that significant shortcomings remain in the areas of corruption and governance; stresses that the accelerated timetable for closing accession negotiations by early 2028 is driven more by ideological considerations than by objective compliance with the Copenhagen criteria; underlines that EU enlargement must not proceed at the expense of the security and economic interests of current Member States and their citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 48

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 49

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 50

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 51

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Welcomes the organisation of the first-ever EU–Republic of Moldova Summit in July 2025 as a major political milestone in EU–Republic of Moldova relations; emphasises that the Summit confirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Moldova for the European Union;

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Amendment 52

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Stresses that the added value for the European Union of admitting Moldova as a Member State remains low, while the risks connected with the importation of a frozen conflict involving Russian military presence are very high;

Or. en

Amendment 53

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 b. Welcomes the joint visit to the Republic of Moldova by Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk on the occasion of the anniversary of Moldova’s independence; considers this high-level engagement a strong political signal of European unity and support for Moldova’s sovereignty, democratic stability and European path; underlines the importance of continued EU political backing in the context of the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025 and the heightened risks of external interference; reiterates its support for the pro-European course of the Republic of Moldova and for the efforts of President Maia Sandu to advance reforms and strengthen democratic institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 54

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to open the clusters without any further delay, starting with the fundamentals cluster; reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which requires them to refrain from any measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union’s objectives, and therefore urges them to avoid blocking accession negotiations based on bilateral issues; reiterates its call on the Council to take a merit-based approach in its decisions on Moldova’s negotiation process; emphasises that opening accession negotiations would signal that the EU recognises and rewards Moldova's concrete achievements, reinforcing the credibility and integrity of the enlargement process; welcomes the adoption of roadmaps on the rule of law, on public administration and on democratic institutions and the updated National Programme for Accession to the European Union for the period 2025–2029; commends the progress already achieved by Moldova at the technical level in the transposition of the EU acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 55

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to formally open the clusters without any further delay, starting with the Fundamentals cluster; reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which requires them to refrain from any measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union’s objectives, and therefore urges them to avoid blocking or delaying accession negotiations based on bilateral issues; underlines that the pace of the accession process should reflect the country’s significant reform progress and recognises that Moldova’s European integration contributes positively to stability and security in Europe. Highlights that Moldova continues to be the most affected state by Russia’s war, after Ukraine, and stresses the importance of EU integration, as a key guarantee for Moldova’s security and economic development;

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Amendment 56

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Notes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened;

Or. en

Amendment 57

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to proceed without further delay with the formal opening of negotiation clusters, starting with the fundamentals cluster, in light of the successful completion of the screening process and Moldova’s demonstrated readiness; reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which requires them to refrain from any measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union’s objectives, and therefore urges them to avoid blocking accession negotiations based on bilateral issues; stresses that Moldova’s accession path should continue to be assessed strictly on the basis of its own merits and measurable reform progress;

Or. en

Amendment 58

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to open the clusters without any further delay, starting with the fundamentals cluster; calls on the Commission to facilitate and actively provide preparatory support, including technical assistance, follow-up on checks and administrative capacity-building, to enable the Republic of Moldova to progress the negotiations across all clusters effectively and simultaneously, reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which requires them to refrain from any measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union’s objectives, and therefore urges them to avoid blocking accession negotiations based on bilateral issues;

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Amendment 59

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Notes the completion of the bilateral screening process; urges the Council not to open the negotiation clusters, since no tangible and irreversible progress has been demonstrated in the areas of rule of law, anti-corruption and security; reminds that Article 49 TEU requires unanimous agreement of all Member States;

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Amendment 60

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful and expedited completion of the bilateral screening process; notes the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to open the clusters without delay, starting with the “Fundamentals” cluster and continuing, in parallel, with the other clusters, in accordance with the enlargement methodology and the negotiating framework; reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union and calls on them to refrain from using bilateral matters unconnected with the acquis to delay the process of the Republic of Moldova’s accession;

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Amendment 61

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Stresses that Moldova’s integration into the EU and the single market must not come at the expense of the Copenhagen criteria and due process; opposes, in light of the fragile economic situation within the Union, the unresolved conflict in Transnistria, and the political crisis in Gagauzia, the opening of negotiation clusters; stresses that, in this context, the opening of negotiation clusters would raise serious concerns, as part of Moldova’s territory remains outside the effective control of its authorities, thereby preventing the full implementation and enforcement of the EU acquis and exposing the Union to security risks;

Or. en

Amendment 62

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Welcomes the successful completion of the bilateral screening process; notes with satisfaction the Commission’s assessment that all six negotiation clusters are ready to be opened; urges the Council to open the clusters without any further delay, starting with the fundamentals cluster; reminds the Member States of the principle of sincere cooperation under Article 4(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which requires them to refrain from any measure which could jeopardise the attainment of the Union’s objectives, and therefore urges them to avoid blocking accession negotiations based on bilateral issues;

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Amendment 63

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Underlines that Republic of Moldova's path toward European Union membership constitutes not only a strategic anchor for long-term peace and stability, but also an indispensable guarantee for the country's democratic resilience, institutional reform, rule of law, and sustainable economic development; further stresses the need for the EU to reinforce its political commitment, financial assistance, and security cooperation with Republic of Moldova in the face of persistent hybrid threats, disinformation campaigns, and energy dependency deliberately weaponised by Russia;

Or. en

Amendment 64

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Emphasises that, in order to ensure the predictability, credibility, and fairness of the accession process, the ongoing MFF negotiations must expressly provide a specific country allocation for Moldova within the future Global Europe 'Europe' pillar; insists that explicit and transparent pre-accession allocations are necessary to track expenditure effectively and prevent the dilution of funds within broad geographic pillars;

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Amendment 65

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 a. Stresses that each candidate country’s progress towards EU accession should be assessed on its own merits, based on objective criteria and individual reform achievements; underlines the importance of ensuring a fair and predictable accession process that reflects Moldova’s specific progress and ambitions towards EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 66

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 b. Welcomes the recognition of the Republic of Moldova as a country for which additional quantities of defence products may be commonly procured under EDIP, and the corresponding increase of the Union financial contribution rate from 15% to 25% of the estimated value of the common procurement contract pursuant to Article 20(5)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2025/2643; underlines that, in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, further steps must be taken to ensure the effective financial support and accelerated integration of the Republic of Moldova, including the establishment of dedicated country-specific envelopes for candidate countries such as the Republic of Moldova, alongside enhanced access to key EU instruments supporting competitiveness, innovation, connectivity and economic convergence;

Or. en

Amendment 67

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2 c. Welcomes the European Union’s continued position as the Republic of Moldova’s main trading partner; emphasises that the deepening of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), including expanded quotas for agricultural products and further liberalisation of processed goods, contributes significantly to strengthening Moldova’s economic resilience; calls for the further extension and gradual consolidation of these trade measures, with a view to accelerating Moldova’s market integration, enhancing its access to the EU Single Market, and supporting its sustainable economic development as part of its European integration trajectory;

Or. en

Amendment 68

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; reminds Moldova of its commitment to follow the recommendations of the Venice Commission; stresses that the sustainability of reforms requires broad political ownership and inclusive dialogue across the political spectrum, as well as meaningful consultation with civil society and professional stakeholders; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the vetting process is conducted in an inclusive, predictable and legally robust manner and encourages the country to effectively conclude the process by the end of 2026; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies and continue taking measures to strengthen their capacities, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings;

Or. en

Amendment 69

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and encourages the country to effectively conclude the vetting process of judges and prosecutors by the end of 2026; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings, to address the deficit of judges and prosecutors, and ensure the specialised bodies of the Superior Council of Magistracy and the Superior Council of Prosecutors take over and conduct the evaluation of judges;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that the Republic of Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; recognises the sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system that the public can trust and encourages the authorities to effectively conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026; also calls on the Republic of Moldova to ensure sufficient budgetary and human resources for the courts, prosecutors’ offices and judicial administration bodies, accelerate the digitalisation of the justice system and shorten proceedings, particularly in cases of corruption and economic crime;

Or. ro

Amendment 71

Mika Aaltola

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and encourages the country to effectively conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026, as completing the vetting is critical to ensuring public trust in the judiciary, eliminating politically compromised judges, and reinforcing the rule of law as a cornerstone for EU integration; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings;

Or. en

Amendment 72

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and encourages the country to effectively conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings, and improve the accessibility, efficiency and transparency of justice for all citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes with satisfaction the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector, and calls on Moldova to continue this work; recognises Moldova’s sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and encourages the country to effectively conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings;

Or. fi

Amendment 74

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Notes the Commission’s assessment that Moldova made good progress in reforming the justice sector; recognises Moldova’s consistent political will and sustained efforts to build an independent, impartial, accountable and professional judicial system and encourages the country to effectively conclude the vetting process by the end of 2026; calls on Moldova to ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies, inter alia, to reduce the length of proceedings;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Calls for the 2027 budget to provide targeted administrative and technical assistance to support the Republic of Moldova in preparing for the transition to the new structure of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework and the Global Europe instrument; further calls for such support to include capacity-building for national institutions, improved absorption and management of EU funds, and strengthened project preparation and implementation mechanisms, in order to ensure effective alignment with EU standards and successful integration into EU financing programmes;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes Moldova’s progress in the prevention of and fight against corruption, with an improved track record in both high-level and non-high-level cases; highlights the need to further strengthen operational capacities and institutional independence and enhance coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to guarantee the long-term success of comprehensive reforms; stresses that anti-corruption efforts must be pursued in a consistent, depoliticised and transparent manner, avoiding ad hoc or expedited legislative initiatives that may undermine legal certainty and institutional trust; calls for strengthening the independence, professionalism and accountability of anti-corruption and justice institutions, as well as ensuring effective coordination among them; emphasises the importance of prioritising quality, sustainability and due process over the speed of reforms in order to ensure long-term credibility and resilience of the anti-corruption framework;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes Moldova’s progress in the prevention of and fight against corruption, with an improved track record in both high-level and non-high-level cases, the adoption of the law on social reuse of seized assets, and recognizing the map of courts, prosecutor’s offices and police and to the call on Moldova to ensure full implementation of the reorganization map; highlights the need to further strengthen operational capacities and institutional independence and enhance coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions, in particular of the Anti-Corruption Prosecution Office, in order to guarantee the long-term success of comprehensive reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes Moldova’s consistent progress in the prevention of and fight against corruption, with an improved track record in both high-level and non-high-level cases; highlights the need to further strengthen operational capacities and institutional independence and enhance coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to guarantee the long-term success of comprehensive reforms; notes Moldova’s significant progress in the public administration reform and encourages the authorities to continue the consistent pace of the amalgamation process of public local authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes the Republic of Moldova’s progress in the prevention of and fight against corruption, with an improved track record in investigations, prosecutions and final decisions; highlights the need to further strengthen operational capacities, institutional independence and coordination among the relevant institutions, including by clarifying powers, strengthening the National Integrity Authority, stepping up checks on high-ranking officials’ assets and personal interests, combating money laundering and continuing with de-oligarchisation measures, in order to guarantee the irreversibility of reforms;

Or. ro

Amendment 80

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes Moldova’s progress in the prevention of and fight against corruption, with an improved track record in both high-level and non-high-level cases; highlights that steps have been taken to improve the legal framework, coordination mechanisms, and institutional capacities and independence of anti-corruption bodies, in the same time underlines the need to further strengthen all those aspects and enhance coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to guarantee the long-term success of comprehensive reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 81

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Notes that Moldova is still struggling with entrenched, high-level corruption; is concerned by a recent scandal, revealing potential corruption involving Interpol information and widespread fraud in public procurement for infrastructure; highlights the need to further strengthen operational capacities and institutional independence and enhance coordination among all key anti-corruption and justice institutions in order to guarantee the long-term success of comprehensive reforms;

Or. en

Amendment 82

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Expresses serious concern at the persistently high level of corruption in Moldova, as reflected in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index; calls on the EU to stop any financial commitments or advancement in accession negotiations; stresses that EU taxpayers’ money must not be used to subsidise systemic corruption;

Or. en

Amendment 83

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 84

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Welcomes the meeting between Marta Kos and representatives of religious communities in the Republic of Moldova, including with Metropolitan Petru of the Metropolis of Bessarabia 1a; highlights the important role of religious communities and faith-based organisations in promoting social cohesion, democratic values and community resilience; welcomes the public support expressed by the Metropolis of Bessarabia for the European integration path of the Republic of Moldova; encourages continued inclusive cooperation with all recognised religious actors in the Republic of Moldova, in full respect of fundamental rights and freedoms, as part of the country’s European path;

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Or. en

Amendment 85

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Notes that Moldova’s legal framework on trafficking in human beings is only partially aligned with the EU acquis; welcomes the ongoing implementation of the national strategy adopted in September 2023; calls on Moldova to further strengthen its legal and institutional framework, including by introducing more effective tools for public authorities to investigate and prosecute emerging forms of exploitation;

Or. en

Amendment 86

Tomasz Froelich

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Notes with concern that the very high emigration rate has led to a dramatic population decline; is concerned that the massive emigration of younger people will accelerate the declining birth rate and worsen the economic and social situation, fuelling further emigration, while the rapidly ageing population will continue to put pressure on pensions and healthcare;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Highlights the fact that the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025 were the fifth consecutive vote confirming the support of the people of Moldova for the country’s EU accession and related reforms; condemns the repeated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian proxies to destabilise the country, sow divisions within Moldovan society and reverse its European course; welcomes the assessment of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)/Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) that the parliamentary elections were well-organised, competitive and offered voters a clear choice among political alternatives; invites Moldova to further align its legislation pertaining to elections and its electoral processes with European and international standards and implement all unaddressed recommendations by the Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Highlights the fact that the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025 were the fifth consecutive vote confirming the support of citizens of the Republic of Moldova for the country’s EU accession and related reforms; Roundly condemns the repeated attempts by the Russian Federation, actors affiliated with the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and networks of influence to destabilise the country, manipulate the democratic process and reverse the Republic of Moldova’s European orientation; calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to step up their support for cybersecurity, electoral integrity, strategic communication, media literacy and swift identification of actors involved in foreign interference and hybrid attacks;

Or. ro

Amendment 89

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Highlights the polarisation of Moldovan society around EU accession and expresses concern over the government’s strategy of portraying all opposition forces as pro-Russian, its incapacity to form alliances with other political forces in the country and its political isolation; condemns the repeated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian proxies to destabilise the country, sow divisions within Moldovan society and reverse its European course; expresses concern over the continued presence in Moldovan political life of successor entities to the Șor Party, as well as of close associates of the pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Șor in national and local elections;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Highlights the fact that the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025 were the fifth consecutive vote confirming the support of the people of Moldova for the country’s EU accession and related reforms; highlights the importance of Moldova’s commitment to accurately and strategically communicate the consequences of the EU accession process to its public, including to ethnic and linguistic minorities, such as Bulgarian and Gagauz, and ensure open debate on key strategic decisions; condemns the repeated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian proxies to destabilise the country, sow divisions within Moldovan society and reverse its European course;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 92

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Highlights the fact that the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025 were the fifth consecutive vote confirming the support of the people of Moldova for the country’s European future, thus strengthening its geopolitical situation, as well as its EU accession and related reforms; condemns in the strongest terms the repeated attempts by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian oligarchs and Russian proxies to destabilise the country, sow divisions within Moldovan society and reverse its European course;

Or. fi

Amendment 93

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 94

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 95

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Expresses serious concern over the activities of pro-Russian networks associated to Ilan Șor, which have been linked to large-scale sanctions circumvention, electoral interference, and disinformation campaigns through the use of cryptocurrency infrastructures connected to Russian financial actors such as Promsvyazbank, notably via cross-border payment platforms such as A7 LLC, and companies based in Kyrgyzstan such as Old Vector LLC; highlights that these activities directly undermine Moldova’s democratic institutions and pose broader risks to the European Union’s security and sanctions regimes; underlines with grave concern the role in facilitating sanctions circumventions for Russia of the ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5, linked to Ilan Șor, which has reportedly recorded rapidly increasing transaction volumes, reaching approximately USD 79 billion within months of its launch in January 2025, a significant share of Russia’s foreign trade, according to independent financial analysis; notes further that these entities connected to Ilan Șor are also linked to Mikhail and Pyotr Fradkov, who reportedly play a significant role in the Russian defence industry; calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen financial intelligence cooperation, enhance sanctions enforcement, and support Moldovan authorities in countering illicit financial flows and foreign interference through third countries, including through targeted sanctions and cyber-monitoring measures;

Or. en

Amendment 96

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Highlights the vital role of the Moldovan diaspora in maintaining the country's European path, as demonstrated by their active participation in democratic processes, including the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025; strongly acknowledges the diaspora's significant and ongoing contributions to the socio-economic development of the Republic of Moldova; calls on the Moldovan authorities to continue strengthening ties with the diaspora and facilitating their active involvement in the country's European integration process;

Or. en

Amendment 97

Geadis Geadi, Galato Alexandraki, Emmanouil Fragkos

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 b. Notes that the ‘pride’ event in Chișinău took place despite a prior decision of the Chisinau City Municipal Council on 15 May 2025 opposing its organisation, and stresses the importance of ensuring institutional coherence and respect for democratic decision-making at all levels of governance;

Or. en

Amendment 98

Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to accelerate key reforms and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; stresses that genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova; 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; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to accelerate key reforms and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; stresses that genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova; calls on the Commission to step up targeted financial and technical assistance under the Reform and Growth Facility, including by increasing pre-financing and accelerating payments linked to reform milestones, in order to maintain the momentum of reform and public support; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. ro

Amendment 100

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to accelerate key reforms and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; urges Moldovan political elite to sustain political consensus over EU accession and broaden public support; stresses that genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to continue the accelerated pace of key reforms and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; recognises Moldova’s strong commitment as a candidate country to undertake demanding but needed reforms, in this context, it is essential to sustain the trust of Moldovan citizens in the EU Accession process including through the timely formal opening of accession negotiations; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 102

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to accelerate all reforms required for the path to EU membership and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; stresses that genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. fi

Amendment 103

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6. Calls on the authorities of Moldova to leverage their strong pro-European mandate to accelerate key reforms and meet the ambition of closing accession negotiations by early 2028; stresses that genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the citizens of Moldova and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova; welcomes the establishment of the dedicated Parliamentary Committee for European Integration within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and underlines the importance of cross-party cooperation for the sustainable success of EU accession-related reforms and progress towards EU membership;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Acknowledges that religious institutions play an important role in the public life and societal cohesion of the country; acknowledges that there is a significant geopolitical and religious power struggle between the Metropolis of Chișinău and Moldova, subordinate to the Russian Orthodox Church, and the Metropolis of Bessarabia, subordinate to the Romanian Orthodox Church; notes that while the Metropolis of Bessarabia represents a natural bridge between Chișinău and Bucharest, between the Republic of Moldova and the European space, the structures controlled by Moscow keep society within a sphere of external influence that slows down or even undermines the process of European integration; expresses concern about the potential instrumentalisation of religious structures for political purposes, including attempts to influence public opinion and electoral processes in ways that may undermine Moldova’s European path; underlines that such practices raise broader concerns related to democratic resilience and national security; calls on the authorities of Moldova to ensure full respect for freedom of religion while preventing any undue external interference or manipulation that could affect the country’s democratic processes and strategic direction;

Or. en

Amendment 105

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Commends the resilience shown by Moldovan institutions and society in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process despite a massive hybrid campaign by Russia and its proxies; notes that key factors of this success were the timely and coordinated efforts of the Moldovan authorities, active involvement of the civil society and independent media and the support of the EU and its Member States, including through the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM); warns that malign Russian interference is a continuous and evolving process that requires constant monitoring and response based on the whole-of-society approach, adequate institutional capabilities and resources; notes that experience gained in Moldova can be used to defend other democracies facing similar hybrid threats;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Welcomes Moldova’s endorsement as a cooperating country in the European Environment Agency’s network, especially since Moldova’s environment is linked to wider European ecosystems which was exemplified by the March 2026 oil spill on the Dniester River that is affecting the wider river basin; encourages the EU and Moldova to develop stronger cooperation in this field including by supporting evidence-based environmental policies, improving environmental data systems in Moldova and ensuring alignment with the EU environmental acquis;

Or. en

Amendment 107

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Calls on the European Union institutions to continue and strengthen technical and financial support for the Republic of Moldova, including by ensuring the provision of adequate pre-accession assistance under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) in the next Multiannual Financial Framework; further calls on the European Commission to support the Moldovan authorities in guaranteeing the efficient, accountable, and transparent use of these funds;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Notes that Moldova, particularly the breakaway region of Transnistria, remains a hub for arms trafficking; stresses that enhanced border controls between the EU and Moldova are crucial for effectively combating these activities; welcomes, in this regard, the cooperation between Frontex and the Moldovan authorities since 2022, which has led to steady progress in curbing illegal activities;

Or. en

Amendment 109

Petras Auštrevičius

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Commends Moldova's progress towards gender equality, strengthened protection against various forms of gender-based violence, including the criminalisation of digital violence and forced marriage, and the introduction of femicide into its Criminal Code;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Stresses that the current geopolitical situation, including the unresolved Transnistrian conflict and the presence of foreign troops, makes EU accession premature and potentially destabilising for the EU;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. Calls on the EU and partners, including the United Nations, to invest in green solutions to address the concerns in Moldova society about the state of the environment in the country; recommends to this end that public policies and communication be grounded in the principles of health, safeguarding the future, and resource security; calls for interventions focused on the infrastructure sectors that cause the most frustration, including sewerage, roads, and sanitation, and inequalities in access;

Or. en

Amendment 112

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 b. 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 formal opening of the European Parliament Eastern Partnership Antenna in Chisinau on 7 November 2025, demonstrating Parliament’s commitment to deepening its engagement with Moldova and the entire Eastern Partnership region;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 c. Notes with concern Russia's ongoing attempts to exploit and foment tensions between the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia and the Moldovan authorities; supports and encourages the Moldovan government's continued efforts to address these challenges through constructive dialogue and inclusive reforms; urges the regional authorities to engage in this dialogue in good faith and to ensure the proper organisation of free, fair, transparent, and legal elections within the region, in full compliance with Moldovan laws; reiterates that a stable, cooperative relationship between capital and the regions is essential for Moldova's internal stability and its continued progress on the EU accession path;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 c. Expresses concern about the apparent lack of transparency or judicial oversight in the Moldovan government’s decisions since 2022 to suspend broadcasting licenses as part of its efforts to counter the spread of disinformation and misinformation from Russia and its impact on independent journalism and freedom of expression; stresses that such measures to external threats should comply with the requirements of legality, necessity and proportionality; underlines that a better functioning court system in Moldova would contribute to enabling the government to ensure procedures are followed in line with rule of law while obtaining desired results in countering disinformation and misinformation;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 116

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the solid initial progress in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; notes that the 2027 EU budget will be the final budget during the current multiannual financial framework; calls for the 2027 budget to provide targeted administrative and technical assistance to prepare Moldova for the transition to the new structure of the upcoming MFF and the Global Europe instrument; stresses the need to assist the Moldovan administration in adapting to the future 'Europe' pillar delivery model, which mandates the establishment of complex structures aligned with internal Union fund management and performance-based plans that risk imposing an excessive administrative burden;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the good progress attained so far in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan and its underpinning Reform Agenda, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; welcomes the first payments of EUR 270 million in pre-financing and EUR 207,9 million in additional support from the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, which underpins the Growth Plan and related reforms; calls on the Commission to provide administrative and technical assistance to the Moldovan authorities to ensure the timely and effective absorption of funds from this Facility; calls on the Moldovan government to ensure effective communication, transparency and visibility regarding the use of funds from the Facility;

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Amendment 118

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the initial progress in implementing the Republic of Moldova Growth Plan and the Reform and Growth Facility, which is aimed at supporting socio-economic and fundamental reforms and gradually enhancing access to the EU’s single market; underlines that the allocation and release of funds must remain strictly conditional on completion of agreed reform stages, macro-financial stability, sound financial management, transparency in budget execution and the existence of effective safeguards against fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest;

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Amendment 119

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the initial progress in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; Welcomes the Commission’s encouraging assessment that the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova may grow the country’s economy by 100 % within 10 years; calls on the Commission to increase the necessary financial support and technical assistance in order to realise this potential;

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Amendment 120

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the initial progress in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; stresses that the EU should provide sufficient and timely financial assistance, technical expertise and flexible instruments to support Moldova’s socio-economic convergence with the Union, taking into account the country’s limited administrative capacity and external vulnerabilities;

Or. en

Amendment 121

David McAllister

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the initial progress in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; notes that, while the administrative reforms look very promising, it is equally important to continue the necessary comprehensive reforms in the judiciary, anti-corruption, and economic sector over the next two years;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Welcomes the initial progress in implementing the Moldova Growth Plan, which is aimed at supporting Moldova’s socio-economic and fundamental reforms and enhancing its access to the EU’s single market; takes the view that Moldova’s access to the EU’s internal market could achieve economic benefits for both Moldova and the Member States;

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Amendment 123

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7a. recalls that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered a chain of economic shocks in eastern Europe, with Moldova being the second-worst affected country after Ukraine due to its geographical proximity, economic structure and energy dependence; to overcome these effects and reinforce society’s pro-European sentiment, calls on the Commission to further strengthen the Republic of Moldova’s integration into the EU’s single market prior to accession, including through gradual sectoral integration, elimination of remaining non-tariff barriers and increased support for regulatory alignment, especially in relation to sanitary and phytosanitary standards and technical barriers to trade;

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Amendment 124

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Commends Moldova for the diligent and sustained pace demonstrated in projecting and implementing the key socio-economic and fundamental reforms outlined in the Reform Agenda; welcomes the disbursement of the second tranche of the Growth Plan in March 2026 totalling EUR 189 million, as a result of fully achieving 24 out of a total of 26 reform steps due in December 2025; supports and calls on Moldova to continue working towards the remaining 2 reform steps for 2025 that are already in progress;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Reiterates its call on the Commission to include adequate dedicated pre-accession funds for Moldova in the EU’s next multiannual financial framework, and to begin preparing Moldova for the efficient use of future pre-accession funds;

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Amendment 126

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 b. Commends Moldova’s leading performance among candidate countries in the implementation of the Moldova Growth Plan that is aimed at further supporting the country’s socio-economic transformation and access to the EU’s single market; further calls on the Commission to streamline internal procedures to ensure timely assessment and disbursement of funds upon delivering on legislation previously submitted and consulted by the Moldovan authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 127

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7c. recalls that the post-2027 inclusion of the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova along with other instruments and without a specific financial allocation within the new Global Europe instrument jeopardises the remarkable progress already made by Moldova; calls on the Commission to reconsider the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Global Europe and to propose a separate and increased financial allocation for Moldova;

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Amendment 128

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2 , which offers stability and predictability for EU and operators from Moldova, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on exports from Moldova to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 54 % of its total trade volume in 2024; calls for the EU to further deepen Moldova’s integration into the EU single market by advancing towards an ambitious, gradual and sustainable liberalisation of trade, including through the expansion and easing of tariff-rate quotas and, where appropriate, their progressive elimination, in line with the revised DCFTA framework, in order to deliver tangible economic benefits, strengthen Moldova’s resilience and support its European integration path; notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country;

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2 Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part (OJ L 260, 30.8.2014, p. 4, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/agree_internation/2014/492/oj).

Or. en

Amendment 129

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2 , which offers stability and predictability for EU and Moldovan operators, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on Moldovan exports to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 67.5% of total exports and 54.1% of total imports in 2025, as well as for 86% of foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2024, consolidating its position as the central pillar of FDI in Moldova’s economy notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create the conditions for the region's economic convergence with Moldova's legal framework, fostering a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country;

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Or. en

Amendment 130

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2, which offers stability and predictability for EU and Moldovan operators, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on Moldovan exports to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 54 % of its total trade volume in 2024; calls on the Commission to explore further gradual liberalisation of trade in agri-food products, including the introduction of semi-automatic increases in tariff quotas linked to fill rates and compliance with EU standards, while ensuring adequate safeguard mechanisms for producers within the EU, notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country;

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Or. ro

Amendment 131

Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2 , which offers stability and predictability for EU and Moldovan operators, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on Moldovan exports to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 54 % of its total trade volume in 2024; notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country; welcomes efforts by the authorities in Chișinău to extend the application of Moldovan tax legislation to companies operating in the Transnistrian region, as a step towards regulatory alignment and economic integration;

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Or. en

Amendment 132

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2 , which offers stability and predictability for EU and Moldovan operators, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; welcomes the deepening of Moldova’s economic integration into the EU single market and encourages further steps towards gradual sectoral integration, including in key areas such as energy, transport and digital services; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on Moldovan exports to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 54 % of its total trade volume in 2024; notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country;

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Or. en

Amendment 133

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8. Commends the agreement reached on 24 July 2025 on the review and update of the trade terms of the EU-Moldova Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area2, which offers stability and predictability for EU and Moldovan operators, and increases the country’s attractiveness for investors; notes that the agreement coincided with the expiry of the autonomous trade measures granted to the country since July 2022, which suspended import duties and quotas on Moldovan exports to the EU and thereby helped Moldova reorient its trade towards the EU, which has benefits for both sides; highlights that the EU is Moldova’s biggest trading partner, accounting for 54 % of its total trade volume in 2024; notes that the significant increase in the Transnistrian region’s trade with the rest of Moldova and its export dependency on the EU could create a ‘de facto’ economic reintegration that could serve as a pragmatic foundation for a peaceful political settlement and the eventual reunification of the country;

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Or. fi

Amendment 134

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Or. en

Amendment 135

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Reiterates the importance of civil society organisations in monitoring the governance and progress of EU-related reforms; calls on the Moldovan Government to engage in genuine and effective cooperation with civil society, including through the permanent consultative platforms; invites the Moldovan Government to make headway on the implementation of the national programme for the development of civil society organisations 2024-2027;

9. Reiterates the importance of civil society organisations and independent media in monitoring the governance and progress of EU-related reforms; demands that financial support to Moldovan CSOs under the 2027 budget and the future Global Europe instrument remain independent of the government’s reform progress; calls for dedicated, flexible, and accessible funding streams for local actors and human rights defenders to ensure they can operate effectively; calls on the Moldovan Government to engage in genuine and effective cooperation with civil society, including through the permanent consultative platforms; invites the Moldovan Government to make headway on the implementation of the national programme for the development of civil society organisations 2024-2027;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Reiterates the importance of civil society organisations, academia, social partners, independent media and local authorities in monitoring the governance and progress of EU-related reforms; calls on the government of the Republic of Moldova to establish consultation mechanisms which are permanent, structured and transparent and to ensure a predictable legal and financial environment for the activity of civil society organisations and the independent press; also invites the authorities to speed up the implementation of the national programme for the development of civil society organisations 2024-2027;

Or. ro

Amendment 137

Mika Aaltola

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 138

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 139

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Reiterates the importance of civil society organisations in monitoring the governance and progress of EU-related reforms; calls on the Government of Moldova to engage in genuine and effective cooperation with civil society, including through the permanent consultative platforms; invites the Government of Moldova to make headway on the implementation of the national programme for the development of civil society organisations 2024-2027;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Reiterates the importance of civil society organisations in monitoring the governance and progress of EU-related reforms; calls on the Moldovan Government to engage in genuine and effective cooperation with civil society, including through the permanent consultative platforms; calls on the Moldovan Government to make headway on the implementation of the national programme for the development of civil society organisations 2024-2027;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Expresses concern about the situation of stray animals, in particular persistent reports of inhumane treatment and inadequate conditions in shelters, including allegations of culling practices; stresses the need to align animal welfare standards with European principles; calls on the authorities to prioritise humane and effective population management measures, including large-scale sterilisation and vaccination programmes, improved shelter conditions, and public awareness campaigns promoting responsible pet ownership and prevention of abandonment; underlines the importance of supporting local authorities and civil society organisations in implementing sustainable and ethical solutions;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Welcomes Moldova’s participation in "Creative Europe", the EU programme supporting the cultural and creative sectors, from 1 January 2026, as well as in the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) component of the European Social Fund Plus, allowing Moldova to access EU funds projects for aimed at reducing unemployment, improving quality of jobs and promoting social innovation; calls on the Commission to support the country’s inclusion in into the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), the European Environment Agency, Erasmus+, DiscoverEU Programme and School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme;

Or. en

Amendment 143

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Underlines that a successful enlargement process requires strong local ownership; regrets the lack of formal mechanisms for local and regional governments (LRGs) in the proposed MFF architecture; calls on the Moldovan Government and the Commission to systematically involve Moldovan LRGs and their associations in the drafting of multiannual indicative programmes and action plans; urges the creation of dedicated capacity-building measures and funding streams within the future Global Europe framework to support Moldovan municipalities in implementing decentralisation reforms and EU-aligned public services;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Notes that the legal and institutional framework for the protection of the rights of persons belonging to minorities in Moldova remains incomplete; calls on the Moldovan authorities to further develop and strengthen this framework, including by enhancing structured dialogue with ethnic and linguistic minorities and ensuring their effective participation in public life;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 b. Calls on Moldova to strengthen the capacity, independence and institutional autonomy of the Agency for Interethnic Relations, in order to ensure the effective implementation of minority rights policies and improved coordination across relevant institutions;

Or. en

Amendment 146

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 c. Welcomes the progress achieved through the National Programme on learning the Romanian language, including the significant number of participants enrolled in 2024; encourages the continuation and further expansion of such programmes, while ensuring that they are implemented in a manner that fully respects the linguistic rights and identities of persons belonging to minorities;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 d. Calls on Moldova to proceed without delay with the ratification of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, as an important step towards strengthening the protection and promotion of linguistic diversity and minority rights in line with European standards;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 e. Calls on Moldova to develop and effectively implement a comprehensive multilingual education action plan, including provisions for minority languages, and to ensure sufficient and sustainable budgetary allocations for the implementation of its multiannual education programme, with a view to guaranteeing equal access to quality education for all;

Or. en

Amendment 149

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Congratulates Moldova on becoming an operational part of the Single Euro Payments Area as of 6 October 2025, facilitating transfers in euro and reducing costs for the citizens and businesses from Moldova; welcomes Moldova’s inclusion in the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ area as of 1 January 2026, which delivers tangible benefits for citizens and businesses, allowing people from Moldova to use their national phone numbers while travelling in the EU without incurring roaming fees; highlights that such tangible benefits play a key role in strengthening public support for EU integration; encourages further alignment with the EU digital acquis and continued efforts to strengthen connectivity, digital infrastructure and market integration;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Reiterates its strong call for the acceleration of Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU’s single market by continuing to align its legal and regulatory framework with the EU acquis and associating the country to more EU programmes and initiatives; Congratulates Moldova on becoming an operational part of the Single Euro Payments Area as of 6 October 2025, facilitating transfers in euro and reducing costs for Moldovan citizens and businesses; welcomes Moldova’s inclusion in the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ area as of 1 January 2026, allowing Moldovan citizens to use their Moldovan phone numbers while travelling in the EU without incurring roaming fees;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Congratulates Moldova on becoming an operational part of the Single Euro Payments Area as of 6 October 2025, facilitating transfers in euro and reducing costs for Moldovan citizens and businesses; welcomes Moldova’s inclusion in the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ area as of 1 January 2026, allowing Moldovan citizens to use their Moldovan phone numbers while travelling in the EU without incurring roaming fees; encourages the Commission to further expand the Republic of Moldova’s participation in EU programmes and agencies, including those related to the digital economy, financial services and innovation, as part of a phased integration approach;

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Amendment 152

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Acknowledges Moldova becoming an operational part of the Single Euro Payments Area as of 6 October 2025; notes Moldova’s inclusion in the EU’s ‘roam like at home’ area as of 1 January 2026; underlines that cooperation with Moldova should prioritise economic partnership, trade and targeted support measures, rather than full EU membership; encourages the development of alternative frameworks for cooperation that deliver mutual benefits without extending full membership;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Matjaž Nemec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Notes that the EU accession process is based on the approximation of national legislation with the EU acquis; stresses the need for further efforts in implementing public financial management and public administration reforms as well as addressing continued administrative capacity constraints through sustained EU investment in high-quality capacity development and knowledge-sharing frameworks, built on existing good-practice models by established EU and international partners, which is essential for efficient implementation;

Or. en

Amendment 154

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Notes that legal and institutional framework on gender equality and combating gender-based violence is partially in place, but the implementation and enforcement need to be improved; highlights that Moldova implements several national programmes in this area but the limited institutional capacity and budget hinder effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting; welcomes legislation adopted in 2025, criminalising digital violence, including online harassment;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Welcomes the efforts of the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to improve the legislative framework and align it with international and European standards in the field of combating domestic violence and protecting victims; calls on the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to strengthen the effective implementation of existing legislation on combating violence against women, including domestic violence, and protecting victims;

Or. en

Amendment 156

Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Silvia Sardone, Jordan Bardella, Matthieu Valet

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Reiterates that the resolution of the conflict in Transnistria is a prerequisite for any further progress in Moldova’s integration into the EU or the single market; stresses that the integration of a partially occupied country constitutes a significant security risk for the EU; highlights the strong opposition to EU integration in the autonomous region of Gagauzia;

Or. en

Amendment 157

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Welcomes the establishment in 2024 of the National Agency for the Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, and the National Coordinating Council for Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence; notes that the implementation of Moldova’s plans to improve the response to GBV is still lacking; encourages the Moldovan government to invest in more shelter places, ensuring access for women with disabilities or mental health conditions; notes further that there is only one operational Integrated Regional Service for victims of sexual violence and calls for its funding by the state;

Or. en

Amendment 158

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Notes the vital role of EU financial assistance in supporting Moldova's reform agenda and encourages continued efforts to maintain transparency and accountability in the execution of these funds, including through the constructive involvement of civil society; highlights the essential need to provide targeted educational programs and capacity-building support to local and regional authorities, empowering them with the necessary knowledge and tools to successfully apply for, absorb, and manage available EU funding opportunities;

Or. en

Amendment 159

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 c. Notes that legal and institutional framework for the rights of persons with disabilities in Moldova needs further alignment with EU acquis and relevant international standards; calls in particular for aligning the framework for accessibility with the European Accessibility Act; regrets that the implementation and enforcement is insufficient and stresses that the protection of these rights needs to be prioritised; expresses serious concern about the continued placement of children with intellectual disabilities in psychiatric institutions, as well as about reports by civil society and investigative media revealing serious ongoing human rights violations in institutions for persons with disabilities;

Or. en

Amendment 160

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 d. Is concerned by the attempts to ban Chisinau Pride, the fining of Pride organisers and the violent attacks against the peaceful march by clergy-led protesters; calls on Moldova to ensure the right to freedom of assembly for all; condemns the misinformation and targeted online disinformation campaigns propagated by Russian-affiliated local media in Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 161

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 e. Underlines the critical need to accelerate comprehensive public administration reform; calls on the Moldovan government to ensure a fully merit-based, professional, and transparent civil service at both central and local levels, which is essential for the effective implementation of the EU acquis; stresses that a meaningful territorial-administrative reform is crucial to empower local authorities, as the current fragmentation of municipalities severely hinders their financial independence and their administrative capacity to successfully apply for, absorb, and manage EU regional development funds;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 e. Calls on Moldova to adopt a legal framework regulating legal gender recognition in line with international standards including ECtHR jurisprudence and the WHO’s revision of ICD-11, which came into force in January 2022 and depathologised trans identities in all areas of life;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 f. Is concerned that same-sex couples in Moldova still do not enjoy equal rights when it comes to legal recognition of their relationships; calls on Moldova to adopt legislation to legally recognise same-sex couples in line with EU acquis, including jurisprudence of the CJEU and ECtHR;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 g. Notes with concern that the Roma in Moldova continue to suffer from racism and discrimination; encourages Moldova to further reinforce the implementation of the measures presented in the 2022-2025 National Support Programme for the Roma People and to renew the programme now that its foreseen time frame has expired;

Or. en

Amendment 165

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Welcomes Moldova's growing engagement with European research and innovation networks and encourages further integration with Horizon Europe, which would provide universities and research institutions with access to European funding, collaborative research infrastructures and scientific partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Nathalie Loiseau

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Commends the country’s continued efforts to align the Moldovan energy sector with the EU acquis and to advance its full integration into the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience; stresses, in this regard, the strategic importance of reducing Moldova’s dependence on energy supplies linked to Russia, notably via the supply of gas to the Cuciurgan/Kuchurgan power plant; recalls that in 2025, Russia stopped supplying the power plant with gas, in an attempt to coerce Moldova’s international choices, and that the first victims of the following energy crisis were populations on both sides of the Dniester; highlights that the alleged debt of the power plant operator towards Gazprom is another attempt by Russia to destabilise a potential peaceful settlement between Moldova and the authorities of the Transnistrian region, and the result of an unlawful decision undertaken under the pressure of Russia;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Commends the country’s continued efforts to align the Moldovan energy sector with the EU acquis and to advance its full integration into the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience; calls on the European Commission to maximise the strategic and coordinated use of Cross-Border Cooperation allocations under the future Global Europe instrument and the National and Regional Partnership Fund, with a view to accelerating the Republic of Moldova’s structural integration into the European Union; stresses that such funding should prioritise high-impact projects in transport, energy and digital infrastructure, including cross-border interconnections, TEN-T alignment, energy grid synchronisation and broadband expansion;

Or. en

Amendment 168

Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Commends the country’s continued efforts to align the Moldovan energy sector with the EU acquis and to advance its full integration into the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience, including by prioritising energy efficiency measures and accelerating the transition towards renewable and energy-efficient energy systems; welcomes the significant increase in the share of renewable energy, reaching around 25% of consumption in 2025, demonstrating the country’s commitment to the energy transition;

Or. en

Amendment 169

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11. Commends the country’s continued efforts to align the energy sector of Moldova with the EU acquis and to advance its full integration into the EU energy market in order to ensure Moldova’s energy security and resilience; encourages the authorities of Moldova, with the support of the EU, to pursue ambitious reforms and investments aimed at enhancing energy independence, sustainability and long-term resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 171

Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Highlights that Moldova continues to face significant environmental challenges, including air and water pollution, insufficient waste management infrastructure and ongoing biodiversity loss; expresses concern over pressures on natural habitats, including deforestation, illegal logging and land degradation affecting steppe ecosystems and forest areas such as the Codru region; stresses the need to strengthen administrative capacity, improve enforcement of environmental legislation and ensure adequate investment in environmental infrastructure; underlines that further efforts are required to advance alignment with the EU acquis under Chapter 27, including strengthening environmental assessment procedures and safeguarding high-value biodiversity areas from unsustainable development;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Condemns the continued use of energy as a tool of political pressure by the Russian Federation against Moldova, including past disruptions affecting the Transnistrian region; welcomes the EU’s support for Moldova’s energy independence and resilience, including financial assistance and strategic initiatives; calls on the authorities of Moldova to further accelerate efforts to diversify gas and electricity supply routes, strengthen interconnections with the EU, increase energy efficiency and domestic production capacity, and advance full integration into the EU energy market in order to ensure long-term energy security and resilience;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Welcomes the strengthened energy cooperation between Romania and the Republic of Moldova, in particular the expansion of electricity interconnections and gas supply routes, which have significantly reduced Moldova’s vulnerability to external energy pressure; calls for the acceleration of ongoing interconnection projects and full integration into the European energy market; underlines the importance of rapid development of additional energy interconnection projects such as the Suceava-Bălți and Gutinaș-Strășeni 400 kV overhead power lines;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. warns the EU of Russia’s predictable negative response to the Republic of Moldova’s decision to leave the CIS, which will seek to weaken the country, primarily in relation to the Republic of Moldova’s energy security; calls on the Commission to significantly increase financial and technical support for energy diversification, interconnectivity and the development of renewable energy sources, to completely eliminate the Republic of Moldova’s dependence on external energy sources, which is associated with geopolitical risks;

Or. ro

Amendment 175

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 b. Highlights the importance of cross-border infrastructure projects between Romania and the Republic of Moldova, including bridges, transport corridors and rail modernisation, in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating Moldova’s gradual integration into the EU Single Market; calls for increased EU support for such projects;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes the completion of the construction of the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400 kV overhead power line in December 2025, with the electricity transmission through the power line expected to start in 2026; notes that this practical step reduces Moldova’s reliance on energy infrastructure in the Transnistrian region and enables the country to connect securely and reliably to the European electricity grid through Romania; calls on the Commission to maximise the use of Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC) allocations available under the future Global Europe instrument and the National and Regional Partnership Fund to further accelerate the integration of Moldova’s transport, energy, and digital infrastructure with the European single market; encourages the rapid development of additional energy interconnection projects with Moldova, such as the Suceava-Bălți and Gutinaș-Strășeni 400 kV overhead power lines; Stresses the importance of EU direct investments in Moldova’s economy, in order to facilitate its economic integration in the EU Single Market, generate employment and business opportunities and improve the livelihoods of the citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 177

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 178

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Welcomes the completion of the construction of the Vulcănești-Chișinău 400 kV overhead power line in December 2025, and its planned commissioning in 2026; underlines that this infrastructure is a strategic energy security and European integration project as it reduces the Republic of Moldova’s reliance on energy infrastructure in the Transnistrian region and enables secure and reliable connection to the European electricity grid through Romania; Calls for the acceleration of complementary investments in interconnections, storage, energy efficiency and renewable sources, to strengthen the Republic of Moldova’s energy independence and economic resilience;

Or. ro

Amendment 179

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 180

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fi

Amendment 181

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Strongly condemns the deliberate Russian strike of 7 March 2026 on the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine, which caused a massive oil spill and severe contamination of the Nistru River, triggering an ecological catastrophe and a 15-day environmental emergency in the Republic of Moldova; expresses deep concern over the resulting human suffering and severe threat to public health, noting that the Nistru river provides drinking water for approximately 80 % of the country's population, and that the contamination completely severed central water supplies to the municipality of Bălți and surrounding northern towns, leaving roughly 90,000 residents without access to safe drinking water for several days; stresses that the Russian Federation bears full responsibility for the devastating cross-border environmental and humanitarian consequences of its war of aggression against Ukraine; urgently calls on the EU and its Member States to provide Moldova with additional financial resources, technical assistance, and specialised equipment to enhance its civil protection mechanisms and build up its national capacities to effectively prevent, combat, and mitigate future ecological catastrophes;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Underlines that the Nistru River is a vital transboundary water source for the Republic of Moldova, providing drinking water to a significant share of its population; notes with concern severe pollution events following Russian attacks to industrial and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, such as oil and fuel leaks linked to strikes on facilities along the Nistru basin, including the Novodnistrovsk hydroelectric complex, contaminants have entered the river system and posed risks of downstream water pollution in Moldova; underlines that such incidents have led to temporary restrictions and emergency measures by Moldovan authorities, including heightened water quality monitoring, precautionary limits on water use in affected areas, and coordination with neighbouring authorities; calls for enhanced EU support to the Republic of Moldova to monitor and protect its water resources, including through technical assistance for early warning systems, laboratory capacity for water quality testing, investment in wastewater treatment and emergency response infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 183

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Notes with satisfaction that Moldova achieved the highest scores in transposing European legislation among the member countries of the Energy Community; being also the early mover among the Community Contracting Parties in fully transposing the Electricity Integration Package (EIP), calls on the Commission, Energy Community Secretariat and other relevant actors to ensure Moldova’s full coupling with the EU electricity market by 2028 the latest;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Stanislav Stoyanov

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Notes that cross-border connectivity with the EU, including maritime, should be properly planned to facilitate business and investment promotion that will benefit the European companies and taxpayers; highlights that linking Moldova to core European corridors (e.g. Rhine–Danube / Black Sea axes) to connect East with West also contributes to the creation of resilient supply chains;

Or. en

Amendment 185

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Notes with concern the continued and evolving attempts by hostile Russian or Moldova oligarch-affiliated actors to destabilise Moldova through disinformation campaigns, foreign information manipulation and interference, illicit political financing and other hybrid tactics aimed at undermining democratic institutions and eroding public trust in the country’s European path;

Or. en

Amendment 186

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Resilience

Or. en

Amendment 187

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. Condemns the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine, including strikes on transmission lines such as the high-voltage Vulcănești–Isaccea power line that links the Republic of Moldova to the European grid, which have resulted in the disconnection of Moldova’s main electricity import route and prompted the government to declare a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector; recalls that this line normally supplies around 60–70 % of electricity consumption on the right bank of the Nistru River and that its damage has led to significant energy insecurity for Moldovan citizens and critical services; calls on the European Union and its Member States to step up technical, financial and strategic support to the Republic of Moldova to enhance energy resilience, including through accelerated grid interconnections with the EU, diversified supply routes, investment in smart grid and storage technologies, and emergency response mechanisms to mitigate the impact of cross-border energy disruptions; stresses the importance of integrating Republic of Moldova into broader European energy security frameworks and support programmes to ensure long-term stability;

Or. en

Amendment 188

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. Strongly condemns the massive Russian attacks of 23 March 2026 against critical energy infrastructure situated in Ukrainian territory, which directly compromised Moldova's energy security by severing the Vulcănești-Isaccea cross-border power transmission line, the primary route for importing electricity from Romania; deplores the resulting severe power shortages and the subsequent strain placed on Moldova's national energy grid; commends the swift, resilient, and coordinated response of both Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities, as well as their respective transmission system operators, who worked rapidly to assess the damage, secure alternative supply routes, and resolve the crisis despite the immense ongoing security challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. While commending Moldova’s authorities and society for having demonstrated remarkable resilience and for successfully countering numerous destabilisation attempts, stresses that these threats are likely to persist and possibly intensify; calls on the European Union and its Member States to maintain and further strengthen their support for Moldova’s institutional resilience, strategic communication capacities, independent media and democratic safeguards, including through enhanced cooperation with Member States, EU institutions and relevant EU instruments aimed at countering hybrid threats and foreign interference;

Or. en

Amendment 190

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. welcomes the March 2025 government action plan to eliminate all dependence on Russian energy resources across the electricity, gas and petroleum sectors, adopted in implementation of the EU-Moldova Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience of 4 February 2025; congratulates Moldova on reaching 1 GW of total installed renewable capacity, a significant milestone in developing country’s local energy production;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Recalls that Moldova has already suffered profoundly from the severe security, economic, and social fallout of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine; expresses deep concern that the country is now poised to be among those most severely affected by the compounding global economic and energy crises resulting from the United States and Israel's war against Iran; calls on the EU and its Member States to demonstrate continued, unwavering solidarity with Moldova and to provide the necessary support to help mitigate the impact of these overlapping external shocks on its citizens and its economy;

Or. en

Amendment 192

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Condemns the continued hybrid aggression of Russia against Republic of Moldova, including recent attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure, which caused a temporary disruption of Moldova’s key electricity interconnection with the European grid, notably through the Isaccea–Vulcănești power line; further condemns the attack on the Ukrainian hydroelectric facility in Novodnistrovsk, which reportedly led to an oil spill into the Dniester River, thereby posing a serious risk to the drinking water supply and environmental security of the Republic of Moldova;

Or. en

Amendment 193

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Acknowledges the role of trilateral cooperation between Moldova, Romania and Ukraine (the "Odesa Triangle”) in strengthening regional security, advancing the EU integration process for Moldova and Ukraine, enhancing connectivity of these countries with the EU, countering hybrid threats from the Russian Federation, including disinformation and foreign information manipulation, cyber-attacks and energy threats;

Or. en

Amendment 194

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Highlights that, following Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova remains one of the countries most affected by Russia’s war, hosting the highest number of displaced Ukrainians per capita, and facing significant social, economic and administrative pressures as a result of the large inflow of refugees;

Or. en

Amendment 195

Dan Barna

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 d. Condemns in the strongest terms the attacks by the Russian Federation against Ukraine’s water and energy infrastructure, which have also directly threatened water security, environmental safety and energy security across the region, including in the Republic of Moldova; welcomes the Republic of Moldova’s immediate response to the two crises, its coordination with neighbouring countries, as well as the support from the EU and EU Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 196

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Academic cooperation, people to people contacts

Or. en

Amendment 197

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 d. Welcomes Moldova’s significant progress in advancing its higher education system in line with the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), including the participation of three Moldovan institutions in European Universities Alliances as associated partners; further commends the country's engagement in the international dimension of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme and its participation in four European Education Area working groups;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 e. Welcomes Moldova's growing engagement with European research and innovation networks and encourages further integration with Horizon Europe, which would provide universities and research institutions with access to European funding, collaborative research infrastructures and scientific partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 199

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Commends Moldova for its consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and its efforts to fully align with the EU’s common foreign and security policypositions; invites the country 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; welcomes Moldova’s increased participation in EU missions and operations under the EU’s common security and defence policy;

Or. en

Amendment 200

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Commends Moldova for its consistent cooperation on foreign policy issues and its efforts to fully align with the EU’s common foreign and security policy positions; invites the country to continue to improve this alignment, including on restrictive measures against Russia, and to continue cooperation on supporting Ukraine in its defence of Moldova’s and all of Europe’s security, and preventing the circumvention of sanctions against Russia and Belarus related to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; welcomes Moldova’s increased participation in EU missions and operations under the EU’s common security and defence policy;

Or. fi

Amendment 201

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Underlines that in 2025, the Republic of Moldova was subject to a consolidated, coordinated, and adaptive model of external information manipulation and interference (FIMI), aimed at maintaining a persistently unstable information environment through continuous pressure, synchronized narratives, and the systematic exploitation of societal vulnerabilities; highlights that hostile information ecosystems operated through integrated mechanisms involving message generation at official and para-official levels, dissemination via affiliated media infrastructures, localisation through proxy networks, and amplification through digital platforms, including the use of “information laundering” techniques and audience micro-segmentation; notes the increasing sophistication of interference activities, including the shift from reactive campaigns to continuous information pressure, the strategic use of crises as narrative entry points, and the consolidation of stable infrastructures capable of rapidly reactivating recurring disinformation themes 10a;

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10a https://stratcom.md/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Raport_Amenintari_2025_Prognoza_2026.pdf

Or. en

Amendment 202

Davor Ivo Stier

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Takes note of the Chișinău Municipal Court verdicts convicting Aliona Gotco, Ludmila Costenco and Vladimir Harcevnicov for their involvement in subversion training in Serbia and BiH (Republika Srpska) in 2024, as part of a Russian-linked scheme to undermine Moldova's pro-EU orientation; calls on all relevant authorities, including in the countries where such activities were organised, to investigate such activities thoroughly, dismantle any related networks operating on or from their territory, and strengthen cooperation with Moldova, EU Member States and partner countries in countering hybrid threats, foreign information manipulation and interference, and other forms of foreign interference;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Welcomes Moldova’s continued efforts to modernise its armed forces, including through substantial support provided under the European Peace Facility; encourages the continuation and further strengthening of this cooperation in order to enhance Moldova’s resilience, defence capabilities and alignment with EU security standards;

Or. en

Amendment 204

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 b. Supports the gradual approach of the Moldovan authorities towards the country’s reintegration, with a strong emphasis on tangible socio-economic benefits for citizens on both banks, and call on the EU to actively contribute to the peaceful reintegration process, including through meaningful contributions to the Convergence Fund, which will support the gradual alignment of the Transnistrian region with Moldova’s legal, economic and social framework, and deliver concrete improvements in public services and local infrastructure for citizens;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 b. Welcomes Moldova’s efforts to strengthen its resilience against hybrid threats, including measures to counter foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI); notes in particular the steps taken in 2025 to enhance the operational capacity of the Centre for Strategic Communications and Countering Disinformation and the National Agency for Cyber Security; encourages the continuation and further reinforcement of these efforts, including through closer cooperation with the European Union and its agencies;

Or. en

Amendment 206

Željana Zovko

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 c. Notes that Moldova continues to support EU measures and frameworks on conflict prevention, while its domestic capacity in this field remains limited; calls for the strengthening of its prevention tools and institutional capacities, including early warning, risk assessment and response mechanisms, in order to enhance resilience and contribute more effectively to regional stability;

Or. en

Amendment 207

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission (EUPM) in the Republic of Moldova until 31 May 2027 and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts and financial resources; encourages the EU to continue supporting Moldova’s resilience and preparedness through the EUPM, Hybrid Rapid Response Teams, Cyber Rapid Response Teams, and the Cybersecurity Reserve; highlights that physical attacks against critical infrastructure and security provocations are systematically accompanied by Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) campaigns aimed at sowing panic among the population and undermining public trust in the Moldovan authorities; stresses, therefore, the crucial importance of equipping Moldovan institutions with robust tools for rapid crisis communication to effectively fight disinformation and ensure the swift dissemination of factual information; calls for the EU to draw from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions and fighting FIMI in the EU itself;

Or. en

Amendment 208

Dan Barna, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, Marjan Šarec, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Eugen Tomac, Lucia Yar, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova until 31 May 2027 and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts and financial resources; encourages the EU to continue supporting Moldova’s resilience and preparedness against unprecedented Russian interference; calls for the strategic use of available funds in 2027 and beyond to bolster Moldova's capacities for strategic communication, cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) ahead of its target accession date; calls for the EU to draw from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself;

Or. en

Amendment 209

Mircea-Gheorghe Hava

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova until 31 May 2027 and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts and financial resources; encourages the EU to continue supporting the Republic of Moldova’s resilience, security and preparedness, particularly in the areas of critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, countering hybrid threats and protecting electoral processes; calls on the EU’s institutions to draw on the operational experience gained in the Republic of Moldova in order to strengthen their own European mechanisms for safeguarding democratic integrity;

Or. ro

Amendment 210

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of the EU Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova until 31 May 2027 and calls on the Member States to contribute the necessary experts and financial resources; encourages the EU to continue supporting Moldova’s resilience and preparedness, particularly against Russia’s hostile influence; calls for the EU to draw from the experience gained in Moldova in protecting the electoral process and democratic institutions in the EU itself and in other candidate countries;

Or. fi

Amendment 211

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Stresses that, in the Republic of Moldova, one of the primary channels for the dissemination of such narratives is the Moscow-affiliated Metropolis of Chișinău and All Moldova, which is under the jurisdiction of the Russian Orthodox Church; condemns reports of intimidation and pressure exerted by Russian proxies against the clergy of the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia, aimed at discouraging religious freedom and limiting pluralism; underlines that such malign activities are consistent with wider patterns of the politicisation of religion by the Russian Federation, as reflected at international level, including the recognition by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in April 2024 that the Russian Orthodox Church has been used as an instrument of Kremlin propaganda, and the August 2024 statement of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople denouncing its militaristic and ethno-nationalist turn 3a;

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3a https://pace.coe.int/en/files/33808/html https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/bartholomew-accuses-russian-church-of-ethno-nationalist-heresy/

Or. en

Amendment 212

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Reiterates the importance of the parliamentary cooperation between the European Parliament and the Moldovan parliament and notes with satisfaction the revival and increased inter-parliamentary contacts between the parliaments after setting up in Chisinau a European Parliament’s office upon the decision of 10 March 2025; welcomes in this context the renewed memorandum of understanding signed by President Metsola and the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament Igor Grosu in March 2026;

Or. en

Amendment 213

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Stresses the importance of countering disinformation regarding the European integration process; urges the Commission, the EEAS, and the Moldovan government to step up their joint strategic communication efforts to improve the visibility of the EU; highlights the need for targeted campaigns to explain the tangible, daily benefits of preparations for EU accession and EU-funded projects to the Moldovan public, particularly in rural and regional areas;

Or. en

Amendment 214

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure sufficient human and financial resources for the European Parliament office in Chisinau to ensure it can successfully execute its mandate;

Or. en

Amendment 215

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 b. Welcomes the position of the European Parliament as expressed in its resolution of 10 September 2025 on strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference (2025/2811(RSP))10a; recalls, in this context, the recognition by the European Parliament of the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia as a victim of Soviet oppression, which was abusively abolished by Soviet authorities and regained official recognition only in 2002 following a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights; calls on the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to redress injustices committed by the Soviet regime against religious denominations, including through the restitution of confiscated property and by ensuring full respect for freedom of religion, as an integral part of democratic consolidation and the country’s European integration path; underlines, furthermore, the need to incorporate into school curricula the history of abuses and injustices committed by the Soviet regime against religious denominations, with a view to preserving historical memory, fostering critical understanding of the past, and preventing the recurrence of such violations, ensuring that these events are neither forgotten nor distorted;

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10a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/RC-10-2025-0355_EN.pdf

Or. en

Amendment 216

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 b. Stresses the importance of democracy support actions in Moldova that advance the quality of democratic debate and anti-disinformation resilience; welcomes the cooperating of Moldovan authorities and civil society actors with, inter alia the European Endowment for Democracy as a tool that can fulfil the vacuum left by the USAID in the region; congratulates the EED in this context for providing 62% more grants in 2025 than in 2024 with just 34% more budget; welcomes the fact that in 2025 the EED tripled its support to Moldovan entities compared with 2024;

Or. en

Amendment 217

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 c. Underlines the strategic importance of trilateral cooperation between the Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine within the “Odesa Triangle” format in strengthening regional security and stability; emphasises its role in advancing the European integration of Moldova and Ukraine, enhancing their connectivity with the European Union and fostering closer alignment with EU policies and standards;

Or. en

Amendment 218

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 d. Expresses serious concern over the targeted instrumentalisation of the Metropolis of Chisinau and All Moldova by actors linked to the Russian Federation as part of broader FIMI efforts; notes that initiatives such as the project “Defend the Faith”, launched by the organisation “Ador Orașul Meu”, have been presented as legal assistance for parishes and clergy of the Metropolis of Chisinau and All Moldova, while in practice functioning as tools to promote false narratives 11a;

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11a https://stratcom.md/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Raport_Amenintari_2025_Prognoza_2026.pdf

Or. en

Amendment 219

Mika Aaltola

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity and to a peaceful resolution to the conflict, based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova within its internationally recognised borders; encourages Moldova to continue its reintegration efforts and calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its international obligations by ensuring the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all of its military personnel, equipment and ammunition from the Transnistrian region;

Or. en

Amendment 220

Andrzej Halicki, Siegfried Mureşan, Liudas Mažylis

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 221

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Reaffirms its commitment to the territorial integrity of Moldova and to a peaceful resolution of the Transnistrian conflict; notes, however, that the presence of Russian military forces and ammunition in the region constitutes a frozen conflict that cannot be resolved in the short term; stresses that the European Union must not accept the risk of importing this conflict through EU membership; calls instead for the preservation of Moldova’s constitutionally enshrined neutrality and for the pursuit of pragmatic economic cooperation without full membership;

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Amendment 222

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15. Reiterates its full commitment to Moldova’s territorial integrity, strictly based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova within its internationally recognised borders; encourages Moldova to continue its reintegration efforts and calls on the Russian Federation to fulfil its international obligations by ensuring the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all of its military personnel, equipment and ammunition from the Transnistrian region, which belongs to Moldova;

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Amendment 223

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Condemns the repeated violations of the Republic of Moldova’s airspace by Russian drones, which constitute a breach of international law and undermine the sovereignty and security of the Republic of Moldova; requests support for the Republic of Moldova to strengthen its airspace surveillance, detection and response capabilities, including through enhanced cooperation with the European Union and its Member States, the provision of technical assistance, and the development of early warning and air defence-related capacities to better prevent and respond to such violations;

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Amendment 224

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 a. Recalls that the Republic of Moldova declared its permanent neutrality in its 1994 Constitution; underlines that this status must be respected and not undermined by EU accession negotiations; calls for the development of alternative forms of economic and sectoral cooperation with Moldova, that do not entail the financial burdens and security risks associated with full EU membership;

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Amendment 225

Cristian Terheş

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 15 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

15 b. Commends the authorities and society of the Republic of Moldova for demonstrating remarkable resilience and for effectively countering numerous destabilisation attempts;

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Amendment 226

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Welcomes Moldova’s decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States;

16. Welcomes Moldova’s decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States, as a sovereign and strategic choice reflecting the country’s irreversible European path;

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Amendment 227

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16. Welcomes Moldova’s decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States;

16. Particularly welcomes Moldova’s decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States, which is subject to Russia’s influence, in the same way as Georgia and Ukraine have done;

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Amendment 228

Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 16 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

16 a. Stresses that the European integration process requires a profound and honest reconciliation with history; calls for a comprehensive and courageous process of addressing the legacy of the Soviet period, including through the full declassification of the archives of former Soviet security services, such as the NKVD and KGB, in order to ensure access to truth, accountability and societal reconciliation; further calls for the removal of Soviet propaganda symbols from public spaces, including ideological monuments and military symbols that are incompatible with European values, while respecting democratic principles and societal dialogue;

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Amendment 229

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 230

Sven Mikser

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Strongly condemns the repeated, unauthorised incursions by Russian drones into Moldovan airspace and territory since 2022, which constitute a serious violation of Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity; stresses that such actions pose a direct risk to civilian safety, security, and regional stability, and reiterates the need for strict adherence to international law; underlines, in this context, the critical importance of investments in air surveillance and protection infrastructure; welcomes the continued support to the Armed Forces of Moldova under the European Peace Facility; reiterates its call on the Member States to further increase the European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to enhance the country’s defence capabilities in view of the current security threats; emphasises that Moldova is not merely a security consumer but also a security provider to the EU, given its strategic location and valuable real-time experience;

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Amendment 231

Ioan-Rareş Bogdan

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the continued support to the Armed Forces of Moldova under the European Peace Facility; reiterates its call on the Member States to further increase the European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to enhance the country’s defence capabilities in view of the current security threats; calls on the Commission, in coordination with the EEAS, to provide more structured, predictable and increased support to build the Republic of Moldova’s security and defence capacities, as an integral part of the accession process;

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Amendment 232

Mika Aaltola

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the continued support to the Armed Forces of Moldova under the European Peace Facility; reiterates its call on the Member States to further increase the European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to enhance the country’s defence capabilities in view of the current security threats; calls for continued support for Moldova’s defence-sector modernisation, including cyber-resilience measures outlined in the national security reform track of the Reform Agenda;

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Amendment 233

Sebastian Tynkkynen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17. Welcomes the continued support to the Armed Forces of Moldova under the European Peace Facility; reiterates its call on the Member States to further increase the European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to enhance the country’s defence capabilities in view of the current security threats; emphasises that supporting Moldova’s defence capabilities reinforces all Europe’s security against the threat from Russia;

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Amendment 234

Villy Søvndal

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Commends Moldova’s continued support for the refugees residing in its territory, despite the challenges posed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; regrets the cuts in international humanitarian support also in this context and calls on the EU and its Member States, together with like-minded partners, to ensure funding gaps for humanitarian actors in Moldova, in particular UNHCR, are addressed; calls further on the EU to support Moldova in establishing expanded services for temporary protection beneficiaries, including in such areas as social protection and health care, as well as in developing options to provide a more secure legal status in Moldova for those displaced from Ukraine;

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Amendment 235

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17a. Takes the view that Transnistria merits greater international attention, and believes that an appropriate solution would be for the international community to step in and appoint a temporary administration to govern the region as a step on the way to restoring control to Chișinău; with this in mind, supports the establishment of an international civilian mission to replace the Russian military forces which are present in the region and which lack impartiality;

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Amendment 236

Alexander Sell

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17 a. Expresses strong opposition to the continued transfer of substantial EU funds to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility while many European citizens face serious economic hardship; insists that any future financial support must demonstrate a clear strategic and economic return for EU Member States and taxpayers; calls for a reallocation of such resources to address internal EU priorities;

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Amendment 237

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17b. Calls on the Council to impose targeted sanctions on the members of the separatist administration and on the individuals and entities that support this administration, since they are undermining the order based on international law and violating the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova;

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Amendment 238

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17c. Believes that the European Union and the international community should implement programmes which support Moldova in the process of reintegrating Transnistria, inter alia by supporting the establishment of a convergence fund aimed at facilitating this process, which would help to boost regional security and European stability;

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Amendment 239

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17d. Bearing in mind the illegal nature of the Russian Federation’s actions in the region and its unlawful military presence in Transnistria, urges the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces and the application of diplomatic pressure, including sanctions and other measures agreed with the authorities in Chișinău, with a view to ensuring the observance of international law and the Moldovan legal framework, including tax, customs and trade regulations, throughout the entire territory of the country within its internationally recognised borders, as well as the observance of human rights, guaranteed freedom of speech and access to information, the free movement of persons and goods, the smooth functioning of Romanian-medium educational institutions and protection for economic interests and the local business community by means of the opportunities offered thanks to the development of cooperation between Chișinău and the EU;

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Amendment 240

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17e. Points out that the territory of Transnistria, which is under the control of Russian structures and an oligarchic regime and whose citizens have been excluded from democratic processes for decades, is already deriving benefits from cooperation and contact with the European Union – the destination for the majority of the region’s exports – even though there has been no significant or sustained progress towards the restoration of full respect for international law; underlines that the European Parliament, which has the appropriate tools at its disposal, should make full use of these tools in order to support the reintegration process;

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Amendment 241

Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 17 f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

17f. Points out that for the citizens of Transnistria, reintegration with Moldova is the only realistic opportunity of securing decent living conditions, including access to employment, education and health care; underlines that the progressive integration of the region into the structures of the Moldovan state is of crucial importance with a view to preventing the worsening humanitarian crisis and the further social and economic isolation of the region;

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