Brussels – The European Union must give full attention and unconditional support to the Republic of Moldova during these challenging times, ensuring its freedom, independence, and continued pursuit of EU membership, stated Nathalie Loiseau, president of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield in the European Parliament (EUDS), following her delegation’s visit to Chișinău this week.
The purpose of the visit was to evaluate Moldova’s efforts against foreign disinformation, hybrid threats, and cyberattacks, as well as the effectiveness of EU support in these areas.
“Globally, we are seeing a rise in attacks on democracies. The Republic of Moldova has shown significant resilience to complex hybrid threats. (…) During our discussions with national authorities, civil society representatives, and journalists, we exchanged valuable experiences on tackling aggressive interference from the Russian Federation and non-state actors. It is crucial for Moldova to receive support in making independent choices—free from coercion or manipulation—backed by partners who respect its sovereignty and share a common vision,” emphasized EUDS president Nathalie Loiseau (Renew Europe group) in a press release from the EP.
The EP delegation featured MEPs Mika Aaltola (EPP group), Eugen Tomac (Renew Europe group), and Siegfried Mureșan (EPP group), the latter also serving as president of the Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee.
The delegation engaged with Moldovan parliamentary president Igor Grosu, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Doina Nistor, Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun, and Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu, along with Ana Revenco, director of the Center for Strategic Communication and Countering Disinformation. Conversations also took place with civil society and media representatives.
Romania plays a vital role in supporting Moldova’s European aspirations, bolstered by strong cultural, historical, and economic ties. As an EU member, Romania provides expertise for Moldova’s access to necessary resources and assistance for European integration. Additionally, Romania serves as a strategic link between Moldova and the EU, helping to secure the Union’s eastern borders.
One million citizens of the Republic of Moldova possess Romanian passports, which equates to holding a European passport, indicating that the EU already includes one million citizens from Moldova. This should facilitate our journey toward EU membership, stated President Maia Sandu, who herself holds Romanian citizenship, in May 2024. (28.5.2025)
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