'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu
Summary
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu says her country is working hard to join the European Union (EU) and hopes EU countries will notice these efforts. She highlights that despite Russian influence, Moldovans support EU membership for peace, democracy, and better living standards. Moldova has started EU membership talks and is making economic and political reforms, even though the war in nearby Ukraine has hurt its economy.Key Facts
- Moldova, a country of nearly 3 million people bordering Ukraine, is seeking to join the EU.
- Moldova has opened its first set of talks (called a “cluster” or chapter) to join the EU.
- Moldova faces pressure between groups supporting the EU and those supporting Russia (Kremlin).
- President Sandu says Moldovans chose the EU for peace and democracy despite Russian interference in elections.
- Moldova has cut its dependence on Russian gas, investing in renewable energy instead.
- The war in Ukraine and tensions like the war in Iran have slowed Moldova’s economic growth this year.
- The EU supports a €1.9 billion growth plan for Moldova, with opportunities in energy, IT, agriculture, defense, and infrastructure.
- Russia supports the breakaway region of Transnistria but recently stopped providing heating and electricity there, weakening its control.
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