The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has called for the opening of accession negotiations for Moldova to the EU.

Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, sent a message of support for the authorities and citizens of Moldova, stating that it is time to open the accession negotiations for Moldova to join the European Union. In a speech delivered in Romanian, Metsola highlighted the commitment of Moldovan citizens to European integration, demonstrated by the recent elections. She emphasized that EU leaders must quickly find solutions to allow the opening of negotiations, mentioning that Moldova has made significant progress in internal reforms.

After meeting with President Maia Sandu, she pointed out that Moldova has made the most progress among all EU candidate countries. Metsola concluded that opening negotiations is not an act of charity, but an important strategic decision. The favorable context for Moldova is reinforced by the recent report from the European Commission, which confirms the country's progress towards European integration. President Sandu called for creative solutions to avoid Hungary's veto and ensure a swift accession for Moldova and Ukraine.