Public discussions on National Accession Program update

The European Integration Office is conducting public discussions regarding the update of the National Accession Program to the European Union for 2025-2029. Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov encourages interested parties to develop proposals to improve the document.

Gherasimov stated that the over 60 representatives of the associative environment who participated in the discussions have proposed ways to enhance and streamline the Program.


"We continue to encourage all interested actors to get more involved, including in working groups, to contribute to processes and to come up with proposals or comments where they think it is necessary," Gherasimov urged.


 



The Deputy Prime Minister said that the NAP, approved by the Government this May will be updated annually based on developments recorded over the past months on the European agenda, as well as the recommendations of the European Commission.

What the NAP Envisions

The NAP is the main instrument through which authorities plan and coordinate the necessary actions to align the Republic of Moldova with the European Union's legislation, standards, and policies. The document includes:


	
harmonization of national legislation with the EU acquis, across all 33 negotiation chapters;
	
institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the independence and efficiency of public administration, justice, control, and regulatory institutions;
	
measures to increase the administrative capacity of ministries and agencies involved in the accession process;
	
concrete actions for areas such as the rule of law, competition, energy, environment, agriculture, food safety, digitalization, transport, economy, and the internal market;
	
progress indicators, clear implementation deadlines, and responsibilities for each institution;
	
adapting national policies to European priorities, including those regarding the green and digital transitions;
	
planning necessary investments, including attracting European funds.