The Republic of Moldova aims to provisionally close accession negotiations with the European Union in early 2028, provided the pace of reforms is maintained. According to the Government, which presented the conclusions of the European Commission’s assessment on 4 November 2026, the target is considered ambitious but achievable.
What does the 2028 objective depend on?
The provisional closure of negotiations in early 2028 is presented by the Government as an objective that depends on continuing reforms at the same pace. The Government attributes this assessment to the European Commission’s 2026 evaluation.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan reiterated the Government’s commitment to maintaining the pace of reforms needed for accession. In presenting his position, the Prime Minister emphasized the work of institutions in the Republic of Moldova as a factor on which the European integration process depends.
How is the Republic of Moldova assessed?
The Republic of Moldova is among the 4 most advanced countries in the accession process, according to the Government’s description of the report. The Government says the document confirms the country’s progress, while Tofan interpreted the assessment as confirmation of the results of reforms in recent years.
The assessment was presented to the Prime Minister on 4 November 2026 by Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova. Information about the document’s conclusions was made public by the Government after the presentation.
What does the European Commission’s report examine?
The report on the Republic of Moldova is part of the European Commission’s annual enlargement package, which covers 10 candidate and potential candidate countries. The document examines reforms over the past 12 months and the country’s level of preparedness for accession.
The assessment also includes recommendations on priorities for the coming period. The report therefore addresses both reforms already carried out and reform priorities for continuing the accession process.
Sources
- Guvernul Republicii Moldova — Premierul Vasile Tofan, despre Raportul Comisiei Europene privind Republica Moldova: „Ținta de a închide provizoriu negocierile la începutul lui 2028 este ambițioasă, dar realizabilă”
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- Obiectivul închiderii provizorii a negocierilor de aderare este începutul anului 2028, cu condiția menținerii ritmului reformelor. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Guvernul a publicat pe 4 noiembrie 2026 informațiile despre evaluarea Comisiei Europene pentru anul 2026. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Potrivit Guvernului, raportul plasează Republica Moldova între cele 4 țări cele mai avansate în procesul de aderare la Uniunea Europeană. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Vasile Tofan este Prim-ministrul și a reiterat angajamentul Guvernului de a menține ritmul reformelor necesare aderării. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Iwona Piórko, Ambasadoarea Uniunii Europene în Republica Moldova, a prezentat evaluarea premierului pe 4 noiembrie 2026. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Pachetul anual de extindere al Comisiei Europene evaluează progresele a 10 țări candidate și potențial candidate. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Raportul examinează reformele realizate în ultimele 12 luni, nivelul de pregătire pentru aderare și formulează recomandări pentru perioada următoare. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
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