On the 2025 Commission report on Moldova
AFET-PR-782290
Committee on Foreign Affairs · Rapporteur: Sven Mikser
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This draft report on the 2025 Commission report on Moldova welcomes Moldova's progress in EU accession reforms and urges the Council to open negotiation clusters without delay.¶¶¶ It calls on Moldova to accelerate reforms, including justice and anti-corruption, and to conclude the vetting process by end of 2026.¶¶¶ It condemns Russian interference, supports Moldova's territorial integrity, and calls for withdrawal of Russian forces from Transnistria.¶¶ It welcomes economic integration steps, including the Single Euro Payments Area and 'roam like at home', and supports increased EU funding for Moldova's defence.¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur proposes a resolution welcoming Moldova's progress, urging the Council to open clusters, and calling for continued reforms and support.¶¶¶
Key points
- Commends Moldova's commitment and progress in EU accession reforms, and calls for accelerating implementation of the Reform Agenda to close negotiations by early 2028.¶
- Urges the Council to open all six negotiation clusters without delay, starting with fundamentals, and reminds member states of sincere cooperation.¶
- Encourages Moldova to conclude the judicial vetting process by end of 2026 and ensure sufficient resources for judicial bodies.¶
- Calls for strengthening anti-corruption institutions and coordination to ensure long-term success of reforms.¶
- Condemns Russian interference in elections and calls on Moldovan authorities to use their mandate to deliver tangible results.¶¶
- Welcomes the agreement on trade terms of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area and notes the EU is Moldova's biggest trading partner.¶
- Calls for genuine cooperation with civil society and implementation of the national programme for civil society development.¶
- Welcomes Moldova's operational participation in the Single Euro Payments Area and inclusion in the 'roam like at home' area.¶
- Welcomes completion of the Vulcănești-Chișinău power line, reducing reliance on Transnistrian energy infrastructure.¶
- Calls for continued alignment with EU foreign policy and cooperation on sanctions, and welcomes increased participation in EU missions.¶
- Supports extension of the EU Partnership Mission until 31 May 2027 and calls for member states to contribute resources.¶
- Reiterates commitment to Moldova's territorial integrity, calls for Russian withdrawal from Transnistria, and welcomes Moldova's withdrawal from the CIS.¶¶
Who is affected
- Moldovan authorities: urged to accelerate reforms and cooperate with civil society.¶¶
- EU member states: urged to open clusters and contribute to the EU Partnership Mission and European Peace Facility.¶¶¶
- Russian Federation: called on to withdraw military personnel from Transnistria.¶
- Moldovan citizens: benefit from SEPA and 'roam like at home'.¶