Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu highlighted the critical role of an independent judiciary for Moldova's economic prosperity and its European Union accession. Speaking at a forum in Chisinau, Munteanu underscored that justice reform is foundational to all other national reforms and essential for attracting investment and ensuring citizen trust.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Alina Iancu, concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Moldova, highlighting a gradual economic recovery and significant opportunities arising from EU accession. The mission, which took place from December 4-17, 2025, noted a projected real GDP growth of 2.7% for the current year and emphasized the need for decisive reforms to sustain growth and improve living standards.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu visited Athens on December 15, 2025, meeting with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Discussions focused on Moldova's European integration, strengthening bilateral relations, and enhancing energy security, with Greece reaffirming strong support for Moldova's EU accession and economic cooperation.
The Multifunctional Social Services Center in Copceac, Gagauzia, Moldova, has officially opened its doors to beneficiaries. Renovated with over €86,000 from the European Union and UNDP through the 'Mayors for Economic Growth' initiative, the center offers a social canteen, laundry, and distribution point for donated goods, with a capacity for approximately 100 people daily.
The European Union has formally advanced accession talks for Moldova, with negotiations officially commencing on June 25, 2024. This significant step followed the European Council's decision on December 14, 2023, which saw Hungary's veto on Ukraine's talks circumvented through a 'constructive abstention' by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a move that also cleared the path for Moldova.
Moldova has officially extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2027, aligning with the European Union's decision. This ensures continued legal residence, work rights, and access to essential services for thousands of displaced individuals.
Russia is reportedly intensifying its activities in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region, including increased conscription and drone production. Ukrainian intelligence suggests these actions aim to destabilize Moldova, create a new flashpoint near Ukraine, and divert Ukrainian military resources. The Kremlin's focus is also linked to the 2026 'PMR presidential elections'.
Moldova's power grid operator, Moldelectrica, requested emergency electricity assistance from Romania on December 6, 2025. This preventive measure was taken after Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure caused a key generating unit to disconnect and pushed interconnection lines to their limit, threatening Moldova's power stability.
Moldova's Ministry of Education and Research is advancing new proposals, including amendments to the Education Code, to bolster Romanian language programs. These initiatives are designed to aid children from the diaspora and foreign nationals in adapting to the national education system, building upon ongoing efforts to preserve linguistic identity and foster integration.
The Moldovan Government has approved the addition of 384 new initiatives to the 'European Courtyard' program, allocating 1.7 billion lei for repairs and modernization of apartment building courtyards in Chisinau. This expansion aims to enhance urban infrastructure and improve residents' quality of life.
Moldova is entering a crucial phase of financial modernization to align with the EU's unified financial market, as announced by National Bank Governor Anca Dragu. Key steps include joining SEPA on October 6, 2025, and plans for a new stock exchange, signaling significant progress in its EU integration efforts.
Moldova's construction production surged by 37.3% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, driven by significant increases in capital repair works and new constructions. This robust growth, reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, highlights the sector's strong contribution to the nation's economic recovery.
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met with the Ambassadors of the Netherlands, Fred Duijn, and France, Dominique Waag, on November 20, 2025. Discussions centered on Moldova's European integration, the post-electoral period, and the parliamentary agenda, reinforcing the country's commitment to its pro-European course amidst ongoing reforms and international cooperation.
Foreign policy committees from the parliaments of Moldova and Romania convened in Bucharest on November 19, 2025, signing a joint declaration to advance Moldova's European integration. The declaration specifically calls for the opening of EU accession negotiations by the end of 2025, emphasizing Cluster 1 'Fundamental Values' and strengthening regional security cooperation.
Chisinau International Airport has assumed control of Lukoil's fuel terminal through a free-use loan agreement, effective November 13, 2025. This move, prompted by US sanctions against Lukoil, aims to guarantee a stable supply of aviation fuel for Moldova's sole international airport. The Moldovan government plans to eventually purchase the assets.
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Eugen Osmochescu, met with EU Ambassador Iwona Piórko on November 10, 2025. Discussions focused on strengthening economic relations and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European market, highlighting the EU's role as Moldova's primary economic partner and the impact of the €1.9 billion Growth Plan.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visited Moldova on November 6-7, 2025, delivering a key speech to the Moldovan Parliament. Her address underscored the EU's unwavering support for Moldova's European integration and accession path, following significant progress in reforms and the official start of accession negotiations in June 2024.
Former Ukrainian MP Iryna Kormyshkina was detained at Chisinau International Airport in Moldova on October 23, 2025, while attempting to fly to Vienna. The reasons for her detention were initially unknown, though she faces ongoing legal proceedings in Ukraine related to illicit enrichment and false asset declarations.
The Republic of Moldova is set to attend the first EU Enlargement Forum on November 18, 2025, in Brussels. Organized by the European Commission, the event will gather leaders and experts to discuss the future of EU enlargement, a critical step in Moldova's path toward European integration.
Moldova's State Hydrometeorological Service has issued a yellow code weather alert for frosts across the country. Temperatures are forecast to fall to -3°C, posing a significant risk to agricultural crops, particularly sensitive plants like vegetables, vines, and fruit trees.
