Momentum toward European Union membership for Moldova has sparked renewed discussion about a potential accession by 2030. At a rally themed around closer ties with Europe in Chisinau, participants and observers noted that achieving candidate status and starting formal negotiations are central milestones on the path to membership, with leaders outlining steps needed to reach that horizon.
Key figures emphasized that the process of European integration has already begun and that Moldova must prepare for the opening of accession talks. The emphasis was on building the institutions, aligning standards, and strengthening democratic governance to meet EU criteria.
Support for EU integration received public backing from former Moldovan leadership, who urged residents of all backgrounds to unite behind the goal of joining the European Union by 2030. The call underscored a broad national consensus as a foundation for successful negotiations and reform.
Earlier events near the capital drew attention to internal tensions between rally organizers and opposing groups. Police intervention helped to restore order and keep participants safe while discussions continued around Moldova’s future orientation toward Europe.
In the broader timeline, a European Parliament resolution named 2023 as a target moment for starting negotiations on Moldova’s accession. Meanwhile, the European Council had previously granted candidate status to Moldova along with Ukraine, marking a pivotal step in the bloc’s eastward expansion and reform agenda.