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General documents - European Parliament resolution on the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova, 19 April 2023 - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 04 May 2023 12:37:57 GMT

The text was adopted by 555 votes in favour, 49 against with 26 abstentions

Parliament strongly condemns Russia's repeated attempts to destabilise the Republic of Moldova by the use of hybrid means, the weaponisation of energy supplies, the repeated violations of its airspace, disinformation campaigns and staged protests, as well as the threat of the use of force. MEPs stand in solidarity with the Moldovans and reiterate their unwavering support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

MEPs call on the EU and its Member States to:

- take action to counter Russia's use of hybrid means;

- step up its support in combating disinformation, cyberattacks and other hybrid attacks;

- establish immediate sanctions against those that attempt to destabilise Moldova and call on the EU to sanction fugitive oligarchs Ilan Șor and Vladimir Plahotniuc personally and, where appropriate, sanction their businesses and political organisations.

The text of the resolution

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General documents - 13th EU-Moldova PAC meeting, 23 March 2023, Brussels - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:49:23 GMT

On 23 March 2023, the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee held its 13th meeting in Brussels, under the co-chairmanship of MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and MP Mihai POPŞOI. The meeting addressed Moldova's EU integration and the justice reform, as well as the country's geopolitical situation. The meeting concluded on the unanimous adoption of a Statement and Recommendations calling the EU institutions to start accession negotiations, by the end of 2023, and upon completion of the Commission's nine recommendations and urges to gradually integrate Moldova into both the single market.

The full text of the statement and recommendations of 23 March 2023

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General documents - 12th EU-Moldova PAC meeting, 1-2 November 2022, Chişinău - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:09:09 GMT

On 1st and 2nd November, the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee held its 12th meeting in Chisinau, Moldova, under the co-chairmanship of MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and MP Mihai POPŞOI. The meeting addressed Moldova's EU candidate status that was granted by the European Council on 23 June 2022. Participants also discussed the pressing issue of Moldova's energy security and the ongoing justice reform. The meeting concluded on the adoption of a Statement and recommendations calling the EU institutions to start negotiations for accession as soon as possible after Moldova fulfills the nine recommendations issued by the Commission's Opinion and communicate any additional conditions.

Final statement and the recommendations of the EU-Moldova PAC, 1-2 November 2022

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General documents - EP resolution of 23 June 2022 on the candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:48:22 GMT

The Resolution was adopted by 529 votes in favour, 45 against and 14 abstentions.

The Resolution:

Calls on the Heads of State and Government who will meet as the European Council on 23 and 24 June 2022 to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova without delay, and to grant the same status to Georgia once its government has delivered on the indicated priorities in the Commission's opinion;
Underlines that the EU accession must take place in accordance with Article 49 TEU, based on respect for the so-called Copenhagen criteria for EU membership, and remains a merit-based process that requires adoption and implementation of relevant reforms;
Calls on the EU institutions to update the EaP policy in order to remain a transformative and meaningful instrument in the current context;

The full text of the EP resolution of 23 June 2022

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General documents - Statement on the decision of the European Council of 23 June 2022 on granting EU candidate status to Moldova - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:14:14 GMT

Statement by the Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee, MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN,

on the decision of the European Council of 23 June 2022 on the EU membership application of Moldova

Brussels, 23 June 2022 - "The European Council decision to grant EU candidate status to the Republic of Moldova is a victory for the citizens of Moldova and a victory for the strong political leadership we are witnessing now in Chisinau.

The Commission acknowledged last week that the country has recently embarked on a strong reform agenda and has established a solid basis to further alignment with the EU acquis.

Indeed the Republic of Moldova is led today by the most reformist, pro-European government in the last 30 years. President Maia Sandu, the Government of Moldova and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova are united in the implementation of the necessary reforms to bring Moldova closer to the European Union.

In addition, by welcoming over half a million refugees on its territory and offering them shelter, food and healthcare, the Republic of Moldova has proven, beyond any doubt, that it acts in European spirit. The citizens of Moldova have proven their merit for a European perspective.

We can only live in safety and security within the borders of the European Union if our immediate neighbouring countries are safe and stable. This is why providing a European perspective to the people of Moldova is also in the fundamental interest of all citizens of the European Union."

Full statement of Chair Siegfried MUREŞAN of 23 June 2022

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General documents - 11th EU-Moldova PAC 6-7 April 2022, Strasbourg - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:34:03 GMT

On 6-7 April 2022, the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) held its 11th meeting. The PAC sent a strong signal of solidarity and support to the Republic of Moldova as the country has been most affected by Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine. The PAC adopted a statement and recommendations which commends the great solidarity shown by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova and its authorities towards the refugees from Ukraine. It welcomes Moldova's EU membership application and called on the EU institutions to grant the country EU candidate status, in line with Article 49 TEU and 'on the basis of merit'. It also calls on the country to be integrated into the EU single market in the meantime. It recalls its support for a comprehensive, peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict, notwithstanding the issues in the 5+2 negotiation format.

Final Statement and Recommendations of 11th EU-MD PAC 6-7 April 2022 Strasbourg

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General documents - EP resolution of 19 May 2022 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 24 May 2022 09:16:19 GMT

The resolution calls on the EU institutions to grant EU candidate status to Moldova, along with Ukraine and Georgia, in line with Article 49 TEU and 'on the basis of merit,' while ensuring that Moldova continues to be integrated into the EU single market in the meantime. MEPs call on the Commission to assist Moldova in preparing a credible pre-accession strategy for EU membership and point out the need to set up a new Commission Support Group for the country. MEPs note that some important steps to implement the reforms have been taken, but a lot more work needs to be done. Key state institutions in Moldova need to be strengthened in order to win back the trust of the citizens and make them more robust against capture, and points out that judicial and administrative reforms are crucial in this respect.

The full text of the EP resolution of 19 May 2022

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General documents - EP resolution of 5 May 2022 on the state of play of the EU-Moldova cooperation - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:58:19 GMT

The EP welcomes Moldova's formal EU membership application and call on the EU institutions to grant EU candidate status to Moldova, along with Ukraine and Georgia, in line with Article 49 TEU and 'on the basis of merit'. It also calls on the country to be integrated into the EU single market in the meantime, while sectoral cooperation should be enhanced.The Parliament calls on the Commission to further increase financial and technical assistance for Moldova, including through a new Macro-Financial Assistance proposal, transport and trade liberalisation measures, and continued support for refugee management and humanitarian purposes.The resolution expresses serious concerns over developments on the territory of the Transnistrian region and condemns Russia's weaponization of Moldova's gas supplies.

The full text of the EP resolution of 5 May 2022

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General documents - Joint statement by the Co-Chairs of the EU-Moldova PAC on the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:01:24 GMT

Joint statement by the Co-Chairs of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee, MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and MP Mihai POPŞOI,

on the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Chişinău, 2 December 2021 - "The European Parliament and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova held the 10th meeting of their Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) today in Chişinău, in a limited format, due to the Covid-19 related travel restrictions.

This was our first meeting since the early parliamentary elections of 11 July. Voters gave a strong mandate to reformist forces to pull Moldova out of a protracted political and economic crisis, and to bring it closer to the EU by implementing the Association Agreement thoroughly. Further EU financial support, conditional on fulfilment of previously agreed criteria, will be of paramount importance in this regard[...]

Joint statement by the Co-Chairs of the EU-Moldova PAC on the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

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General documents - Meeting of 20 January 2022, in Strasbourg - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:42:07 GMT

The meeting was devoted to a debriefing on the recent D-MD mission to Chişinău (30 November - 2 December 2021) and the 10th meeting of the EU-Moldova PAC, to an exchange of views among D-MD members on possible ways to enhance sectoral cooperation between the European Parliament and the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, and to a discussion with the Chair of DEPA on the 'Association Trio' format.

The agenda

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General documents - Meeting of 28 September 2021 (semi-remote) - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:25:36 GMT

The meeting was devoted to an exchange of views on the latest political developments in Moldova, and a presentation of the new Moldovan government's reforms programme and foreign policy priorities by Ms Natalia GAVRILIŢA, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, and Mr Nicu POPESCU, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.

The agenda

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General documents - 10th EU-Moldova PAC, 2 December 2021, Chişinău - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:50:59 GMT

The EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) held its tenth meeting in Chişinău on 2 December 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and MP Mihai POPŞOI. Participants reviewed the state-of-play of EU-Moldova relations, progress and challenges in the implementation of the Association Agreement including the DCFTA, the epidemiological situation in Moldova, EU financial and technical support for post Covid-19 recovery, the latest evolutions on the energy market, the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and progress on the peaceful settlement of the Transnistrian conflict. The meeting concluded on the adoption of a Joint Statement by the Co-Chairs.

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General documents - Calendar of meetings 2021 - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:01:04 GMT

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the European Parliament and its political leaders have modified Parliament's calendar of activities. The aim is to enable Parliament to exercise its functions and carry out its parliamentary work, while complying with the duty of care for its Members and staff and protecting public health.

Interparliamentary and other meetings of standing delegations and parliamentary assemblies are being organised with the possibility of remote participation by Members, visiting speakers and staff.

The calendar section of this page is updated when possible and provides more details of upcoming meetings.

Meetings held in 2021:

17 June 2021 via video-conference
22 March 2021, 9th EU-Moldova PAC (remote participation via Interactio)
11 March 2021 informal via video-conference
4 February 2021 via video-conference

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General documents - Statement by the Chair of the D-MD on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:15:47 GMT

Brussels, 19 October 2021 - "I very much welcome the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence

(the Istanbul Convention) by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

The Istanbul Convention is the first legally-binding international instrument on preventing and combating violence against women and girls. It establishes a comprehensive framework of legal and policy measures for preventing such violence, supporting victims and punishing perpetrators.

Violence against women and girls is one of the most abject and pervasive form of human rights violations, and it is a tragic manifestation of gender inequality and systemic gender-based discrimination. [...]

The full text of the statement of 19 October 2021

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General documents - 9th EU-Moldova PAC, 22 March 2021, via Interactio - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:15 GMT

On 22 March, the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) held its 9th meeting. Due to the persistent pandemic conditions, the PAC had to meet remotely / online for the second time, although the Members expressed its wish that the next meeting is organised in Chisinau in physical presence. The 9th PAC meeting was chaired jointly by MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and Moldovan MP Ruxanda GLAVAN. The meeting agenda covered three main topics: The health situation in Moldova and the economic recovery; The implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, a review of the ongoing reform and of the state of play of the EU macro-financial support; And, finally, an exchange of views on political developments in the Republic of Moldova. The European Commission and the European External Action Service, participated as well. See below the link to the Statement and Recommendations adopted at the meeting.

Meeting documents 9th EU-Moldova PAC, 22 March 2021, via Interactio
Statement and Recommendations of the 9th EU-Moldova PAC, 22 March 2021, via Interactio

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General documents - Joint statement of 16 November 2020 on President-elect Maia Sandu - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:26:06 GMT

Following the victory of Maia Sandu in the second round of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister MEP and the Head of EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee, Siegfried Muresan MEP said:
"We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Maia Sandu, the President-elect of the Republic of Moldova, with a resounding victory in the presidential elections this past Sunday. It is a victory for the Moldovan democracy. This a new beginning in the EU-Moldova relations.[...]

Full text of the Joint statement

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General documents - 11 June 2020: Joint Statement, EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee Bureau - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:19:40 GMT

The EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee held an informal bureau meeting on 10 June with the aim to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the Republic of Moldova, the EU's aid and macrofinancial support and the political developments in the country.
The meeting was co-chaired by the co-Presidents of the Parliamentary Association Committee EU-Moldova, Siegfried Muresan MEP, the European Parliament's Chair of the Delegation on relations with the Republic of Moldova and Monica Babuc MP, Chairwoman of Moldova's Delegation.

Following the exchange between the two delegations, the two delegations made a joint statement:
"The Covid-19 pandemic has hit hard many countries and has caught them unprepared, including the Republic of Moldova. The virus had a tragic effect on many Moldovan families and has seriously affected the economy, destroyed many jobs, and resulted in negative trade. It has also caught off guard an underdeveloped and understaffed healthcare sector.

"To this extent, the EU's aid and macrofinancial assistance came as a great support to the Moldovans in difficult times. The EU has shown once again that it remains a real partner ready to help the Moldovans in times of crisis. The Republic of Moldova also remains greatly thankful to individual EU states who provided support, such as Romania.

"At the same time, the high number of daily increases of coronavirus cases in Moldova continue to be of great concern to the European Parliament's delegation, especially following the government's decision to ease the lockdown measures. In order to avoid further lockdowns, it is necessary to invest in healthcare and increase the capacities of the hospitals. The Co-Chair Muresan has encouraged the Moldovan side to ask for and seek additional support from the EU or its member states to help and equip the healthcare sector to fight the virus as soon as possible. The EU is ready to provide financial support to Moldova based on previously agreed conditionalities and is keen to see the government adopting as soon as possible the necessary measures, such as the NGO law or CSM reform, in order to receive the second tranche of the EU assistance. In this respect, a transparent cooperation with the opposition and clear communication to the citizens will help in the process of fulfilling the EU conditions.

"In the meantime, both delegations have stated their willingness and openness to continue a close EU-Moldova dialogue within the Parliamentary Association Committee and serve in the best way possible the Moldovan citizens."

The following participants took part during the meeting:

European Parliament D-MD Bureau:

Mr Siegfried MURESAN, Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Ms Tatjana ZDANOKA, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the EU- Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Ms Ramona STRUGARIU, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament Delegation to the EU- Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Mr Dragos TUDORACHE, European Parliament AFET Committee Rapporteur on Moldova

Republic of Moldovan's Delegation Bureau:

Ms Monica BABUC, Chair of the Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Mr Igor MUNTEANU, Vice-Chair of the Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the EU- Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Mr Corneliu FURCULIȚĂ, Vice-Chair of the Delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee
Mr Igor VREMEA, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Policy and European Integration in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Joint statement of 11 June 2020 of the EU-Moldova PAC Bureau : [EN] - [RO]

General documents - 7th EU-Moldova PAC, 18-19 December 2019, Strasbourg - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:18:33 GMT

The EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee (PAC) held its seventh meeting in Strasbourg on 18-19 December 2019. It was co-chaired by MEP Siegfried MUREŞAN and Moldovan MP Mihail POPŞOI. The PAC meeting reviewed, with contributions of the EEAS, the European Commission and the EESC the implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement and the state of the overall bilateral relations. The following final statement and recommendations were adopted.

Statement and Recommendations of the 7th EU-Moldova PAC, 18-19 December 2019, Strasbourg

General documents - Constituent meeting on 26 September 2019 in Brussels - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:43:31 GMT

During the D-MD constituent meeting on 26 September 2019, the members of the Delegation's Bureau were elected by acclamation.

Chair: Mr Siegfried MUREŞAN (PPE, Romania)
1st Vice-Chair: Mrs Tatjana ŽDANOKA (Verts/ALE, Latvia); and
2nd Vice-Chair: Mrs Ramona STRUGARIU (Renew, Romania)

It was also the occasion, for the Members, to exchange views on the linguistic profile of the Delegation.

General documents - Meeting of 13 February 2019, Strasbourg - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:56:33 GMT

The meeting (IN CAMERA) included exchange of views with Mr Richard TIBBELS, Head of Division (Eastern partnership bilateral relations), European External Action Service, ahead of parliamentary elections in Moldova on 24 February 2019.

Meeting documents 13 February 2019

General documents - Implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:11:12 GMT

The European Parliament adopted by 396 votes to 76, with 18 abstentions, a resolution on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Moldova.

While stressing the importance of the AA/DCFTA and the progress achieved by Moldova to date in a number of areas, Members insisted, however, that full implementation of the AA/DCFTA, with regard, in particular, to political reforms, must be a top priority, enabling a further deepening of the country's relations with the EU, for the benefit of all Moldovan citizens.

Members are concerned the country is backsliding in relations to democratic standards, rule of law, lack of fair and transparent elections as well as impartial judiciary, insufficient anti-corruption and anti-money laundering efforts. Still, they praises those leading the efforts, which should be pursued, to reform the banking sector following the 2014 bank fraud of USD 1 billion.[...]

EP resolution 14 November 2018

General documents - Joint statement of 15 March 2016 on implementation of reforms in Moldova - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:22:10 GMT

Joint statement by

Elmar BROK, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Andi CRISTEA, Chair of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee:

We are glad that M. Filip responded positively to our invitation to present how his government intends to tackle the pressing issues that the country and its citizens are currently facing. It sends an important and positive signal as to the openness, commitment and determination of the current government to discuss the current situation in Moldova with EU partners and to advance on the much needed reform agenda.

During our discussions, we underlined the unique responsibility that the current government bears to successfully address the lack of trust of the population towards the institutions of the country and the consequences that may arise from a lack of swift and effective executive action in the coming weeks. All pro-European parties should try to cooperate again.[...]

Full text of statement of 15 March 2016 (EN)

General documents - The political crisis in Modova following the invalidiation of the mayoral elections - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:26:56 GMT

The European Parliament adopted by 343 votes to 35 with 160 abstentions, a resolution on the political crisis in Moldova following the invalidation of the mayoral elections in Chișinău.[...].

European Parliament called on the Moldovan authorities to:

reform the judicial system, including nominating new judges, so as to prevent the judiciary from intervening in the electoral and political process or in any other way undermining the democratically expressed will of the people of Moldova;
make determined efforts to recover the funds stolen as a result of the 2014 banking fraud during which a total of around USD 1 billion was stolen from the Moldovan financial system, and bring those responsible to justice, irrespective of their political affiliation;
address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission on electoral reform;
respect international principles and best practices and guarantee an enabling environment for civil society.

EP Resolution 5 July 2018

General documents - EU-Moldova Association Council - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:30:30 GMT

4th EU-Moldova Association Council
     Webpage of the Council of the EU on the EU-Moldova Association Council of 03 May 2018
     Joint press statement following the fourth Association Council meeting between the EU and the Republic of Moldova
3rd EU-Moldova Association Council
     Webpage of the Council of the EU on the EU-Moldova Association Council of 31 March 2017
     Joint statement following the third Association Council meeting between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova
2nd EU-Moldova Association Council
     Joint Press Release following the second Association Council meeting of 14 March 2016 between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova
1st EU-Moldova Association Council
     Joint Press Release following the first Association Council meeting of 16 March 2015 between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova

General documents - Meeting of 11 October 2017, Brussels - Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:44:12 GMT

The delegation held an in camera meeting dedicated to the preparation for the 5th EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee (25-26 October 2017, Strasbourg), with representatives of the European External Action Service and of the European Commission (DG NEAR).

Meeting documents 11 October 2017