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17 June, 2026 / 18:36
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Moldovan PM has talks with delegation of Monitoring Committee of Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe

The Government of the Republic of Moldova
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Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has had a meeting with the delegation of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Antonio Gutiérrez Limones. The officials discussed Moldova’s reforms agenda, the country’s European path and the security challenges in the region. The sides also addressed the government’s measures to improve citizens’ living standards, as well as the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union on the first cluster – “Fundamental Values”.

The PM highlighted the role of the Council of Europe in strengthening democracy in Moldova and spoke about the priorities set for the upcoming period, which, in addition to attracting investment and fostering economic growth, include ambitious reforms in various fields. Among them, there is the reform of local public administration, which aims to build strong mayoralties and bring local authorities closer to citizens, with better services, larger teams and more development opportunities for each community.

For their part, the PACE co-rapporteurs praised the efforts of the Moldovan authorities in advancing reforms, strengthening state institutions and maintaining a firm commitment to the European path of Moldova.

The officials also exchanged opinions on the challenges to democracy and on Moldova’s experience in combating disinformation, the illegal financing of election campaigns and attempts to influence the vote through voters’ corruption.