Ursula von der Leyen announced that she will allocate 189 million euros to the Republic of Moldova, as part of the economic growth plan.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Tuesday the allocation of 189 million euros for the Republic of Moldova, following the successful completion of 24 key reforms under the Economic Growth Plan. Von der Leyen emphasized that Moldova is advancing with reforms at a record pace, which contributes to increasing investor confidence and reshaping the country's future. At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, stated that Moldova has launched technical negotiations on all chapters of accession to the European Union, marking a significant milestone in its European journey. These negotiations are seen as a concrete step towards improving the economy, infrastructure, and living standards for Moldovan citizens. Moldova became a candidate country for the EU in 2022.