EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit
The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.
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00:00Senior EU officials were in Moldova for a landmark bilateral summit to strengthen ties and reaffirm the bloc's commitment to the EU candidate country, ahead of a pivotal parliamentary election.
00:14To support Moldova's EU integration and reform efforts, the bloc announced up to €1.9 billion in funding from 2025 to 2027.
00:25European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met with Moldovan President Maya Sandu during the summit.
00:37Von der Leyen and Costa reaffirmed EU support for Moldova's sovereignty amid Russia's full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
00:47They condemned Russian interference and discussed measures to bolster Moldova's defence against foreign influence, disinformation and electoral manipulation.
