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DRAFT REPORT (2025/2025(INI))

On the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova

AFET-PR-768179

Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Sven Mikser

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This draft report on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova commends Moldova's progress with EU accession reforms and welcomes the start of accession negotiations in June 2024. It calls for continued support to counter foreign interference, implement socio-economic reforms, and ensure energy security, while stressing the importance of justice reform and alignment with EU foreign policy.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes a resolution commending Moldova's progress, calling for continued EU support and urging Moldova to sustain reforms, counter interference, and align with EU policies.

Key points

  1. Commends Moldova's progress with EU accession reforms, which enabled accession negotiations to start in June 2024.
  2. Welcomes progress in the bilateral screening process and the ambition to open negotiations on clusters 1, 2 and 6 in the coming months.
  3. Notes that the constitutional referendum and presidential election confirmed majority support for EU membership, despite Russian hybrid interference.
  4. Calls for increased EU support to counter foreign interference ahead of the autumn 2025 parliamentary elections, including sanctions and an extended EUPM mandate.
  5. Welcomes the Moldova Growth Plan and the Reform and Growth Facility, worth EUR 1.9 billion, with EUR 520 million in non-repayable support.
  6. Calls on Moldova to implement the Reform Agenda and accelerate integration into the EU single market, including through SEPA inclusion.
  7. Notes that the US suspension of support has created additional needs for Moldova, requiring EU action.
  8. Condemns Russia's halting of gas supplies to Transnistria on 1 January 2025 and supports the Commission's EUR 250 million package.
  9. Underlines the need for comprehensive justice reform and continued EU support for vetting judges and prosecutors.
  10. Calls for enhanced coordination and resources for anti-corruption institutions to deliver results in prosecution and conviction.
  11. Welcomes Moldova's alignment with EU CFSP positions and invites further alignment, including on sanctions against Russia.
  12. Reiterates commitment to Moldova's territorial integrity and peaceful resolution of the Transnistria conflict, with special status for the region.

Who is affected

  • Moldovan authorities and government, which must implement reforms and counter interference.
  • EU institutions and member states, which are called on to provide support and expertise.
  • Civil society organisations and social partners in Moldova, whose involvement is encouraged.
  • The Transnistrian region, affected by the energy crisis and conflict resolution efforts.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1.9 billion: total value of the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova.
  • EUR 520 million: non-repayable support under the Facility.
  • 18 %: pre-financing rate under the Facility.
  • EUR 250 million: Commission support package after Russia halted gas supplies.
  • 1 January 2025: date Russia halted gas supplies to Transnistria.