The European Union budgeted 317 million euros for 2021–2026 to support the defense of the Republic of Moldova through the European Peace Facility, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The amount was mentioned on 4 November 2026 in Chișinău, during discussions between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi and European official Olof Skoog.
What does the 317 million euros represent?
The 317 million euros is the budget allocated by the European Union for 2021–2026 through the European Peace Facility. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the support contributes to modernizing the National Army and developing the Republic of Moldova’s defense capabilities.
Mihai Popșoi stressed the need for assistance to continue and be predictable, including through multi-year planning. The minister also praised the contribution of the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova to preparing institutions to manage crises and counter hybrid threats.
What security issues were discussed?
Security cooperation included countering cyberattacks and disinformation, as well as protecting critical infrastructure and national airspace. These issues were discussed alongside hybrid threats, according to the ministry.
The EU accession process was discussed in relation to Chapter 31, which concerns foreign, security and defense policy. The objectives discussed included the Republic of Moldova’s full alignment with the European Union’s positions and restrictive measures.
What comes next in the dialogue with the European Union?
The high-level political and security dialogue between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union will take place on 5 November 2026. The meeting in Chișinău preceded the dialogue.
Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Political Director of the European External Action Service, reaffirmed European support for deepening cooperation in security and defense, according to the ministry. The officials also discussed the consequences of the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine for regional security.
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- Ministerul Afacerilor Externe — Mihai Popșoi și Olof Skoog au discutat despre avansarea procesului de aderare la UE și consolidarea cooperării în domeniul securității
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- Uniunea Europeană a bugetat 317 milioane de euro în perioada 2021–2026 prin Instrumentul european pentru pace pentru sprijinirea apărării Republicii Moldova. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Întrevederea dintre Mihai Popșoi și Olof Skoog a avut loc la Chișinău pe 4 noiembrie 2026. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Mihai Popșoi este viceprim-ministrul, ministrul afacerilor externe. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Olof Skoog este secretarul general adjunct pentru afaceri politice, directorul politic al Serviciului European de Acțiune Externă. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Capitolul 31 al procesului de aderare la Uniunea Europeană privește politica externă, de securitate și apărare. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
- Dialogul la nivel înalt în domeniul politic și de securitate dintre Republica Moldova și Uniunea Europeană este programat pentru 5 noiembrie 2026. — Ministerul Afacerilor Externe
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