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”

The current parliament will be the parliament of Moldova’s integration into the European Union. Our country’s place is in the EU and we have no better path. We will continue working, so that every law adopted brings us closer to the EU and brings changes to people’s lives. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu today made statements to this effect, at a parliament meeting during which European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos delivered a speech.

According to the official, this event marks a moment when the work carried out by the country receives important recognition, while the path toward the European Union becomes increasingly clear.

„One year ago, almost on the same day, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was standing at this podium. At that time, she sent us a strong message of trust and solidarity. Today, we have you with us, with the same confidence in Moldova and with an even more concrete perspective on the steps we need to take. It seems that the beginning of November is becoming a beautiful European tradition in our parliament. We are pleased to continue it,” Igor Grosu said.

The speaker noted that, over the past 12 months, Moldova had made progress in all 33 assessed negotiating chapters.

„Your visit takes place a few days after the publication of the European Commission’s enlargement report. For us, its conclusions have particular significance. In 25 chapters, we are better prepared for accession than we were a year ago. Behind these results, there are people, civil servants, experts, colleagues from the government and parliament, who work day after day, often away from public attention. I want to thank them for this work. But perhaps the report’s most important message is that the objective we have set for ourselves is now also receiving confirmation from the European Commission. We have set ourselves the goal of concluding accession negotiations at the beginning of 2028, and the Commission tells us that this timetable, although ambitious, is achievable, if we maintain the current pace of reforms. Our confidence is backed by results and by a European assessment confirming that we can succeed. We will continue at this pace, so that we are ready for accession by the deadline we have set,” the official noted.

Igor Grosu emphasized that bringing Moldova closer to the European Union meant not only negotiations and reforms, but also real changes for the citizens.

„Yesterday, together with President Maia Sandu, you attended the inauguration of the Vulcanesti–Chisinau power line. It is a strategic project for our country, that strengthens our energy security. It is another concrete example that getting closer to Europe means not only negotiations and reforms, but also real changes for our country and our citizens. Madam Commissioner Kos, I would like to personally thank you for your involvement and support, for always standing by Moldova, encouraging us when we make progress, as well as for openly telling us where we need to work harder,” the parliament speaker concluded.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is visiting Moldova on November 8-10. During the visit, the official attended the annual Conference on European Union enlargement. The agenda includes discussions with the country’s leadership on progress in the EU accession process, sectoral reforms and the strengthening of regional cooperation.