EU delivers additional €18.9 million to Moldova and calls on businesses to invest in the country

The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming EU's steadfast support for the country's reform path. At the same time, and in view of the significant progress made by Moldova in its reform efforts, the EU launches a call for businesses to invest in the country.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said: "Moldova continues to deliver on its reforms agenda and demonstrate its commitment to the European path. I am very happy to see continued progress in reforms of key areas, such as electricity energy security. Investing in Moldova's economic growth is an investment in European Integration. Because a strong Moldova contributes to a stronger Europe. The EU is committed to supporting Moldova every step of the way on its EU path."

The Commission approved the disbursement after having assessed that Moldova has fulfilled four reform indicators tied to the bi-annual payment schedule under the Reform and Growth Facility. Key achievements include the development of open and competitive electricity and gas markets, as well as measures to guarantee energy security.

The €18.9 million comes on top of the €270 million in pre-financing already provided this year. Moldova is set to receive up to €1.9 billion in grants and loans under the Facility for 2025-2027.

Moldova continues to make progress on EU accession reforms in areas such as justice, anti-corruption, and the fight against organised crime. These advancements demonstrate Moldova's commitment to shared EU values, including democracy and the rule of law, and ensure that EU funds are invested effectively for the benefit of Moldovan citizens.

The Commission launches Call for Expressions of Interest to boost investment in Moldova

The European Commission has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest, encouraging businesses from the EU, EEA, and Moldova to explore investment opportunities in the country. As an EU candidate country, with the support of the Growth Plan, Moldova is enhancing its access to the Single Market, providing unique opportunities to businesses.

The initiative aims to build a pipeline of transformative private investments in Moldova that could receive support from the European Commission and partner financial institutions, such as the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Background

In October 2024, the European Commission proposed a Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth €1.9 billion and underpinned by a Reform and Growth Facility for 2025-2027. It is the largest EU financial support package for the country.

Between 2021 and 2025, the EU has allocated over €1.2 billion in grants to Moldova. This includes direct budget support for energy security and the clean energy transition, assistance to 1.2 million households to cope with rising electricity bills, and support for reforms in the justice sector aimed at strengthening its independence and improving efficiency.

For More Information

• Growth Plan for Moldova - Factsheet - European Commission
• Factsheet on the EU and Moldova

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Moldova continues to deliver on its reforms agenda and demonstrate its commitment to the European path. I am very happy to see continued progress in reforms of key areas, such as electricity energy security. Investing in Moldova's economic growth is an investment in European Integration. Because a strong Moldova contributes to a stronger Europe. The EU is committed to supporting Moldova every step of the way on its EU path.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

The first payment under the Moldova Reform and Growth Facility sends a strong signal of Moldova's commitment to undertake the necessary reforms for economic growth and European integration. We also call on investors to invest in Moldova, a country showing determination and hard work on its EU accession path.

Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement

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