European lawmakers announced a new package of financial support for Moldova, amounting to 145 million euros. The decision was reached after a broad parliamentary vote, underscoring continued backing for Chisinau as it pursues stabilization and reforms. The package is described as a combination of grants and loans, designed to furnish immediate relief while offering longer-term funding for development projects. According to one parliamentary source, the total consists of 45 million euros in grants and 100 million euros in loans. The funding is planned to be disbursed in two separate installments, with the first tranche scheduled for the third quarter of the year and the second in the following quarter. (source attribution: European Parliament).
In parallel, additional support was approved by a prior session of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council, authorizing a separate aid package of 40 million euros aimed at reinforcing Moldova’s national defense capabilities. The emphasis of this package is on strengthening airspace surveillance, enhancing transportation capacity, and upgrading military logistics and communications. This package is intended to complement the macro-financial assistance by bolstering the country’s security infrastructure and operational readiness. (source attribution: Council of the European Union).
Collectively, these measures reflect a coordinated EU approach to Moldova that ties financial stability to practical capacities in defense and governance. The leadership in Moldova has welcomed the continued financial assurances as a signal of sustained European engagement, while officials emphasize responsible use of the funds to advance public services, fiscal resilience, and strategic security objectives. Analysts note that timely disbursement and transparent management will be essential to maximize the impact of the aid, including mitigations against macroeconomic volatility and regional pressures. The overall framework remains conditional on progress in governance reforms, anti-corruption measures, and adherence to agreed-upon reform agendas. (analytic summary and attribution: European Parliament briefing notes).