Politics

15 November, 2026 / 04:10

/ 16 October, 2026

Moldovan, Lithuanian Speakers discuss support for country's European integration

Lithuania’s support for the European integration of the Republic of Moldova and the advancement of accession negotiations with the European Union were discussed by Speaker Igor Grosu and Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Juozas Olekas.

Igor Grosu thanked Lithuania for its continued support for the Republic of Moldova and emphasized that the country is counting on Vilnius’s backing along its European path, particularly during the period when Lithuania will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027.

During the discussion, the Speaker reaffirmed the Republic of Moldova’s commitment to implementing the reform agenda so that all clusters of negotiation chapters for EU accession can be opened by the end of 2026.

“We will continue to fulfill our commitments because reforms mean, above all, better institutions and a more dignified life for citizens. This is the meaning of our European path,” Igor Grosu said.

He reiterated that Lithuania is a supporter of the Republic of Moldova’s European path, and that cooperation with European partners remains important for advancing reforms and achieving the objective of joining the European Union.

Grosu is in the Italian Republic on 15–16 October, where he is participating in the EU Speakers Conference. The event brings together more than 70 speakers and deputy speakers of parliament from the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as more than 500 delegates. This year’s discussions focus on three main topics: hybrid threats to resilient democracies, artificial intelligence and the labor market, and the role of parliaments in managing contemporary crises.

Comment

Latest News

PHOTO GALLERY // First day of annual conference on enlargement of the European Union, as captured by MOLDPRES

France reaffirms support for Moldova’s accession to EU

Moldovan foreign affairs minister says constitutional neutrality must not be impediment to strengthening country’s defense capabilities

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission accredits 16 international observers to monitor regional elections in Gagauzia

Moldovan parliament speaker: “The current parliament will be the Parliament of European integration. We will continue working, so that every law adopted brings us closer to the EU”

LIVE // European Commissioner for Enlargement delivers speech in Moldova's parliament

Over 380,000 applications registered for energy compensation in Moldova

Moldovan justice minister, at annual conference on EU enlargement, says government reaffirms commitment to continuing justice reforms

VIDEO // U.S. Ambassador: New embassy and power line demonstrate Washington’s commitment to Moldova

President at annual EU Enlargement Conference: Moldova aims to conclude EU accession negotiations by 2028

EU enlargement conference begins today in Chișinău

/ 06 November, 2026

Moldovan foreign affairs minister meets Romanian counterpart

/ 06 November, 2026

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission accredits 32 international observers to monitor elections in Gagauzia autonomy

/ 06 November, 2026

Moldovan Central Electoral Commission confirms legality, results of local referendum in central Moldova village

Grandparents of Moldova can benefit from childcare leave, allowance until child turns three: National Social Insurance House announces eligibility conditions

Moldova's national football team defeats Kazakhstan in Chisinau, strengthens chances of finishing second in group

Representatives of Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to observe elections in Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia

PHOTOS // Railway of Moldova enterprise tests new rail route between Straseni, Chisinau and Sangera

Moldovan PM visits glass fiber materials factory in Straseni, which produces including for Airbus

Five aerial incidents recorded in Moldova in past week

Reform of Moldova's unified pay system in public sector on agenda of parliament’s plenary meeting on November 16

ARMENPRESS: Armenia presents bid to host COP34 in 2029

VIDEO // Ten artificial nests for saker falcon, one thousand bird-protection devices installed on Vulcanesti–Chisinau power line

PHOTO GALLERY // Olympic Bridges: Nadia Comăneci in Chișinău – exhibition dedicated to great champion at Palace of the Republic

DOC // Moldova, United States to sign agreement on protection of classified information

More than 172,000 public-sector employees to receive higher salaries

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration meets Ambassador of Türkiye

VIDEO // President after EPC summit in Dublin: Moldova has friends in Europe, alongside whom we work shoulder to shoulder

Two-million-dollar grant for energy renovation of public buildings in Moldova

DOC // Government decision on ratification of Moldovan-Ukrainian Agreement on military-technical cooperation published in Official Journal

See more