Moldovan President Maia Sandu highlighted a strategic shift in the country’s energy landscape, noting that Moldova has broadened its gas sourcing to reduce dependence on a single supplier. This milestone was announced during a session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, with coverage by TASS underscoring the political and economic significance of the move. The president emphasized that for the first time in Moldova’s modern history, the nation has diversified its natural gas origins, strengthening energy security and resilience in the face of regional disruptions.
Sandu expressed gratitude to the Western partners who contributed to financing the Energy Vulnerability Fund program, an initiative designed to buttress Moldova’s energy security and cushion households from price shocks. He also acknowledged the ongoing Western assistance aimed at alleviating poverty and supporting social programs, framing the energy shift as part of a broader effort to foster stability and inclusive growth for families across the country.
In conversations surrounding Moldova’s political roadmap, former Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament Igor Grosu reiterated that discussions about advancing Moldova’s accession negotiations with the European Union could begin later in 2023, subject to the completion of preliminary criteria and continued reforms. Grosu’s statement reflected a sustained political push toward deeper European integration and alignment with EU standards across governance, judiciary, and market regulation.
Ahead of these discussions, Dorin Recean, who serves as secretary of the Supreme Security Council, has been designated by President Sandu as a leading candidate for the prime ministership. The president’s decree formalizing this nomination was published on the official state channel, signaling a decisive step in advancing Moldova’s policy priorities. Recean’s candidacy centers on accelerating the country’s integration trajectory, strengthening security and defense coordination, and ensuring that legislative and regulatory frameworks align with EU norms and obligations.
The administration has underscored that the core objective remains the harmonization of Moldovan law with European Union rules, a process viewed as essential to unlocking broader economic opportunities, attracting investment, and improving the business climate. Officials emphasize that foreign policy and internal reforms should work in tandem, allowing Moldova to fulfill its EU accession commitments while maintaining steady progress in social and security programs. The energy diversification initiative serves as a tangible example of how Moldova aims to build a more stable, interconnected economy that can weather external pressures and support its citizens through transitional challenges.