People of European integration gathered at Mihai Eminescu National Theatre

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and singer Satoshi discussed European values, the motivation to contribute to changing society, and the inspiration to build a European future for the Republic of Moldova. The dialogue, held in an informal format, took place today on the stage of Mihai Eminescu National Theatre, as part of the People of European Integration event, which brought together approximately 400 people involved in the country’s accession process to the European Union.

The discussion was designed as a less formal meeting, with the focus placed on values, motivation, and inspiration, explained Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.


“The objective of European Commissioner Marta Kos’s discussion with performer Satoshi was to have a more informal, less diplomatic conversation focused more on values, on the motivation to do what we do, and on inspiration, because each of the two people on stage is an inspiration for our country and for everything they do for us,” Cristina Gherasimov told MOLDPRES.




The event also included a ceremony to present certificates of appreciation to ministry and agency employees, experts, civil society representatives, and partners contributing to the European integration process.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, more than 600 people are currently working every day to prepare the Republic of Moldova for EU accession, and the event was dedicated to their contribution.


“Today, we organized a very important event for the more than 600 people who work day after day so that our country can join the great European family. They are the invisible people whose names we do not know, but who are building our European path step by step,” the official said.




The event was hosted by Mihai Eminescu National Theatre. The institution’s director, Petru Hadârcă, said that the experience of presenting performances in various European countries had strengthened the conviction that Europe is a space to which the Republic of Moldova belongs.


“We are increasingly confident that there are people in European institutions who care about the Republic of Moldova and support our European path. Having had the opportunity to perform in various European countries, Mihai Eminescu National Theatre has become convinced that Europe is more than geography—it is our home,” Petru Hadârcă said.




European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is in the Republic of Moldova from November 8 to 10. During her visit, the official attended the annual EU Enlargement Conference, held in Chișinău on November 9–10, and held meetings with officials in Chișinău to discuss the country’s progress in the process of joining the European Union.