On Thursday 5 October, the European Parliament reaffirmed its commitment to the future accession of the Republic of Moldova.
In the joint resolution they adopted (448 votes in favour, 45 against and 43 abstentions), MEPs once again call on the Commission and the European Council to open accession negotiations with Moldova by the end of 2023.
They also reiterate the importance of continuing the country’s reform process, particularly with regard to democracy, governance and the Rule of law, justice and the fight against corruption, the dismantling of oligarchies, the reform of public finance management, the fight against organised crime and the reform of public administration. The European Parliament calls as well on the country to continue its efforts to implement the Association Agreement fully and effectively.
It also invites the EU and its Member States to continue to provide political, economic and humanitarian aid to Chisinau, and on the Commission to disburse the next instalment of macro-financial assistance swiftly.
For the European Parliament, the suspension of all tariff quotas should be extended, and swift and substantial steps should be taken to liberalise tariff quotas on a permanent basis.
MEPs are also calling for the EU’s partnership mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) to be fully operational and strengthened. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)