Republic of Moldova - November 2023

The European Commission recommended that the European Union open accession negotiations with Moldova on 8 November, and the members of the European Council unanimously agreed on 14 December. The move is symbolic and was celebrated by both Moldovan and European political leaders, but it is not a guarantee of future membership. As a condition for future membership, the EU says Moldova must commit to a wide range of reforms, including to the criminal justice and financial sectors as well as improvements in the rule of law.

Sources: European Union, British Broadcasting Corporation, Moldova Matters