Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu Discusses European Path with Dutch and French Ambassadors

Speaker Grosu Reaffirms Moldova's European Trajectory

On November 20, 2025, Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu held discussions with Fred Duijn, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, and Dominique Waag, the Ambassador of France, in Chisinau. The high-level meeting focused on Moldova's progress along its European path, the current post-electoral landscape, and the legislative body's immediate agenda. Speaker Grosu conveyed his gratitude for the continuous support from both nations in Moldova's journey towards integration into the European Union.

During the talks, Igor Grosu underscored Moldova's unwavering commitment to its European course, emphasizing that this direction aligns with the mandate received from citizens in recent parliamentary elections. He reiterated the parliament's dedication to enacting the necessary legislation for European integration, highlighting the crucial role of inter-institutional collaboration in this process.

Moldova's Accelerated EU Accession and Parliamentary Engagements

Moldova is actively pursuing its objective of becoming a full member state of the European Union by 2030, with a provisional target to conclude accession negotiations by early 2028. The country successfully completed its EU accession screening process in September 2025, following a referendum in October 2024 where a narrow majority supported EU membership.

The meeting with the ambassadors took place amidst a busy period for the Moldovan Parliament, which is currently hosting the meetings of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) from November 20-21, 2025. Moldova assumed the Presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers on November 14, 2025, a mandate it will hold until May 2026. Speaker Grosu delivered an opening speech at the PACE Standing Committee meeting, where discussions are slated to include observations on Moldova's recent parliamentary elections and efforts to combat gender discrimination.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties and European Support

The Netherlands and France continue to be key partners in supporting Moldova's reform efforts and European aspirations. Ambassador Fred Duijn represents the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a nation that actively supports Moldova's European path through strengthening democratic institutions and fostering economic growth. The Netherlands is a significant investor in Moldova, with over 140 active companies.

Ambassador Dominique Waag of France has consistently affirmed her country's support for Moldova's European agenda, as well as its defense, security, economic, educational, and cultural sectors. On the same day as the meeting with Speaker Grosu, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi and Ambassador Waag signed an agreement to facilitate professional internships in Moldova for young citizens from France and the European Economic Area, further deepening bilateral cooperation.