EU in the Republic of Moldova

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Registration is now open for the Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2026! 💡

📅 15 October 2026 | Brussels
🎯 Theme: "Local leaders for affordable energy and climate resilience"

Join mayors, local leaders, and experts from across Europe for insightful discussions, practical workshops, and networking with key EU stakeholders.

🔗 Register here: https://t.co/Odb9toq8SU

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💬 What does the Europe young people want look like?

A Europe where education creates opportunities, housing is affordable, mental health is protected, digital skills are developed, the environment is respected, and everyone has the chance to build their future.

🌍 This vision was at the heart of the dialogue between Ursula von der Leyen and members of the President’s Youth Advisory Board, which was also attended by representatives from the Republic of Moldova, who gathered in Brussels on 22 July. The discussions highlighted the importance of directly involving the younger generation in shaping European policies for the future.

🤝 European policies are stronger when they are built together with young people.

🔗 Learn more about the President’s Youth Advisory Board: https://t.co/GXNhz2usYr

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Today's threats do not respect borders. 🛡️

The EU signs security and defence partnerships with trusted partners to turn shared interests into practical action.

Reliable, and that's the whole point.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/g7r7n0lMgV

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IRINI and European countries have inspected sanctioned vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet — ageing, opaquely owned tankers used to evade sanctions and transporting aboard individuals with links to the Russian private military groups.

EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is the EU’s naval operation in the Mediterranean, monitoring shipping and carrying out boardings and inspections to help enforce international rules at sea.

This is about protecting international security, seas, and environment.

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🇪🇺 Applications Open: Danube Region Youth Council (2026–2027)

Want to represent your community and connect with European decision-makers? Apply now!

Who can apply?
👤 Age 18–29 (permanent residents of Moldova)
🗣️ Good command of English
💡 Passionate about bringing change to their community

What it involves:
🗓️ 1-year mandate (min. 1 hr/week)
✈️ 3–4 in-person meetings in Europe (travel & accommodation fully covered)
🏛️ Direct access to EU policymakers

⏳ Deadline: September 11, 2026

🔗 Application link: https://t.co/0ZVsFdbFYa

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✂️ “It is important to have training and education because it gives us the opportunity to earn money ourselves,” says Lilia Cinu, a participant in the sewing course.

👩‍🎓 Lilia is one of the 16 young women from Rîșcani district who are taking sewing courses, where they are gaining professional skills that can open new opportunities for employment and financial independence.

📚 The vocational training courses are organised with the support of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM). A total of 58 young Roma people have enrolled in these programmes.

🤝 Their participation in training programmes was facilitated through community mediators within the #EU4Youth programme, who reached out directly to communities and informed more than 400 young Roma about opportunities for skills development and integration into the labour market.

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With the support of the European Union, local businesses in the Republic of Moldova benefit from grants for investment, modernization, and development. 📈💰

Since the beginning of 2026, programs managed by ODA have supported 383 enterprises, with grants totaling 91.38 million MDL. In the second quarter, projects were approved that are expected to generate estimated investments of 172.5 million MDL and create approximately 800 additional jobs.

The grants support production modernization, energy efficiency, digitalization, innovation, and business expansion — contributing to a more competitive and resilient economy.

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Are you a student, a young professional, or working in civil society or the public sector? Join the Regional School on “Climate Action and Human Rights” and discover how we can build a more sustainable and equitable future.

The School will take place in Chișinău from 12 to 17 October 2026, and participation is free for eligible applicants.

You will learn from international experts, exchange ideas with participants from other countries, and explore the links between climate change, human rights, migration, and sustainable development.

⏳ Apply by 17 August 2026!

👉 Details and registration: https://t.co/HegtOURcwg

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🇪🇺 🤝 🇲🇩 Seven entrepreneurs from the left bank of the Nistru River will benefit from approximately EUR 213,500 in non-reimbursable financial support from the European Union.

The entrepreneurs are from Tiraspol, Proteagailovca, Tîrnauca and Parcani and operate in various sectors (including textiles and clothing, fish processing, rubber recycling and the manufacture of recycled rubber products, animal feed production, mushroom cultivation, and the manufacture of electrical accessories and household items).

Through this funding, they will receive equipment, specialised services and advisory support to help them modernise their businesses, improve energy efficiency and become more competitive.

The initiative is implemented under the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP.

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Valentin Railean received funding from the European Union to purchase equipment that transforms paper and cardboard waste into eco-friendly packaging.

Through the EU4Youth programme, Valentin benefited from mentoring, training, and financial support, which helped him turn his idea into a business with a positive impact on the environment and the circular economy.

♻️ Today, his company produces sustainable packaging solutions and demonstrates that an innovative idea, supported at the right moment, can become a successful business.

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Overproduction in the textile industry is a major issue with a significant environmental impact 🌍. Large quantities of clothing remain unsold, and a portion of them end up being incinerated or disposed of as waste, even though they could be reused, donated, or recycled ♻️.

To reduce waste, the European Union 🇪🇺 is applying rules that ban large companies from destroying unsold clothing, clothing accessories, and footwear. The measure is part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and aims to encourage more sustainable practices in the textile sector.

For the Republic of Moldova 🇲🇩, as an EU candidate country, this topic is relevant in the context of gradual alignment with European environmental standards and the development of better solutions for the reuse, separate collection, and sustainable management of textiles.

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💬 “You have a different perspective on things. I would like to hear as many points of view as possible on various issues,” — with this message, Ursula von der Leyen opened the second meeting of the President of the European Commission’s Youth Advisory Board, held on 22 July 2026 in Brussels.

🤝 The discussions focused on key issues shaping the present and future of younger generations: affordable housing for a secure start in life, physical and mental health as a priority on the agenda, concrete actions for a sustainable future, as well as security and resilience in a united Europe.

Young people are no longer just observers — they are real partners in dialogue, helping shape the European policies of tomorrow.

🔗 Find out how young voices, including those from the Republic of Moldova, are contributing to shaping Europe’s future:
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For the first time ever, Blue Book traineeships are also open to vocational education and training (VET) graduates!

What does the program offer?

💶 5-month paid traineeship
🇪🇺 Direct work experience at the European Commission
🌍 Valuable professional skills in a multicultural environment

⏰ Deadline: September 4, 2026

👉 Find out more and apply: https://t.co/xm0Re0voQx

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🛠️ Bare walls, dismantled floors, new pipes and lots of dust. This is how the future nursery space at Kindergarten No. 2 “Spiriduș” in Cantemir looks today. After three years of being unused, the space is now being renovated with EU support.

🏗️ Within two months, the renovation will be completed, transforming the rooms into a safe and comfortable space for children, with modern facilities, furniture and equipment adapted to their needs.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents in Cantemir are looking forward to the opening of the nursery. Currently, 15 families with children under three years old are facing challenges due to the lack of childcare options.

🇪🇺 With EU support in Moldova, 22 nurseries and 2 day centres will be created.

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EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, @IwonaPiorkoEU, had the pleasure to receive Ambassador of India to the Republic of Moldova (with residence in Bucharest) His Excellency Manoj Kumar Mohapatra. They discussed local and global political and economic developments and looked forward to future exchanges.
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💶Moldovan companies transferred €3.3 billion through SEPA in just nine months.

That means:
✅Transfers are more than 14 times cheaper than under the old SWIFT system.
✅Financial flows have increased by 59%, driven by faster payments and lower transaction costs.
✅Lower costs for businesses and citizens alike.

SEPA means simpler payments, more efficient trade, and a more competitive economy for Moldova. 🤝

More: https://t.co/ongMaRkyVI

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The EU–Republic of Moldova relationship is about more than institutional dialogue. It means opportunities, cooperation, and tangible benefits that bring real value to everyday life.

Here are 4 key facts about the bond between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union:

🔹 The Republic of Moldova is part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), ensuring faster, cheaper, and safer euro bank transfers.

🔹 Moldova was the first Eastern Partnership state to benefit from a visa-free regime with the European Union.

🔹 The European Union is the main destination for goods and products exported from the Republic of Moldova.

🔹 Starting in 2026, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can enjoy roaming without extra charges across the EU.

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🇪🇺EU Ambassador to 🇲🇩the Republic of Moldova @IwonaPiorkoEU spoke about reforms, the accession negotiations and the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan in an interview with Mariana Rață, at Cutia Neagră în TV8.

Full interview: https://t.co/i8b0YA8EHC

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📢 Did you know that Ursula von der Leyen directly consults young people before shaping European policies?

👥 A concrete example is the President's Youth Advisory Board, whose members met with Ursula von der Leyen on July 22, 2026, to contribute ideas for the future of the younger generation and present their priorities for the post-2027 period.

🌐 The board's second meeting brought together 33 representatives from across Europe, including from the Republic of Moldova and other candidate countries, who put education, employment, mental health, affordable housing, climate, and democratic participation on the agenda.

💡 Their opinions and recommendations are already actively contributing to European debates. Among them is children's safety online.

🔗 Learn more about the European Commission President's Youth Advisory Board here: https://t.co/GXNhz2usYr

Photo credit: @EuropeanYouthEU