Changes between two versions
What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report
AI:What changed, in short
The report now states that Moldova is ready to open negotiations on all six clusters, not just three, and adds details on the cost of Russian interference.134 Adds many new paragraphs on justice, corruption, elections, diaspora, and other topics, expanding the report's coverage.8 Expands sections on the Moldova Growth Plan, trade, civil society, and adds new paragraphs on energy, foreign policy, and Transnistria.911 Updates wording in paragraphs 2 and 39 to reflect progress and rephrase calls.26710 Adds recitals on the Association Agreement and Moldova's CIS withdrawal.5
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Part 3 of 3: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The report addresses the Commission’s assessment of Moldova’s preparations for EU membership as part of the 2025 enlargement package.
The report welcomes the positive assessment by the Commission of Moldova’s progress across all negotiation chapters and its continued exemplary commitment and steadfast progress with EU accession-related reforms despite significant internal and external challenges. It notes the positive start of the implementation of the Reform and Growth Plan for Moldova and the Reform and Growth Facility that underpins it.
Moldova’s European path was confirmed in the parliamentary elections of 28 September 2025, which resulted in a renewed pro-European majority. Moldova’s parliament and government should use this strong political mandate to accelerate the pace of key reforms in line with the stated ambition to provisionally close accession negotiations by early 2028. Genuine and tangible results need to be delivered in order to justify the trust of the Moldovan citizens and ensure their continued support for the European integration of Moldova.