Gherasimov: EU membership is a guarantee of peace and stability

By Ahmet Taş | Wise News Press

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA — Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov issued a statement marking the fourth anniversary of the Republic of Moldova's application for European Union membership, highlighting that EU integration serves as a fundamental guarantee for stability and peace.

Reflecting on the progress made over the past four years, Gherasimov noted that Moldova has taken decisive steps toward its national objective despite numerous international challenges. She emphasized that in the current global context, no state can face such challenges alone.

Historic steps toward European integration

Gherasimov outlined a series of significant achievements the country has secured on its European path during this four-year period:

• Moldova successfully obtained candidate status for EU accession.

• A republican referendum was organized, and European integration was officially enshrined in the national Constitution.

  
  

• The administration completed the analysis phase of European legislation.

• The National Program for EU Accession 2025–2029 was adopted to effectively plan upcoming reforms.

• Technical negotiations have successfully been opened for half of the accession chapters.

  
  

"A strong family is a guarantee of peace"

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that Moldova continues to improve its administrative capacity, builds teams, learns on the go, and demonstrates a firm daily will to join the free world even when tested by numerous challenges. She added that the ongoing support from all 27 EU member states and European institutions confirms that the Republic of Moldova is a serious partner capable of delivering reforms and honoring its commitments.

Emphasizing the critical importance of unity and international support, Gherasimov made the following assessment:

"Belonging to a strong family, founded on solidarity and mutual support, is a guarantee of stability and peace, especially for small countries like Moldova. We will continue to work with determination because Moldova can and deserves a better, more dignified, and more prosperous destiny."

Background of the accession process

President Maia Sandu officially signed the application for Moldova's accession to the European Union exactly four years ago today. Following this historic move, the European Commission issued a positive opinion regarding the accession request on June 17, 2022. Shortly after, on June 23, 2022, the European Council formally granted the Republic of Moldova the status of a candidate state.

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