Prime Minister and Strategic Counsellor at Tony Blair Institute discuss support for European reforms in Moldova

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu held a meeting with Sanna Marin, Strategic Counsellor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former Prime Minister of Finland. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation to accelerate the European integration path of the Republic of Moldova and attract investment to our country.

Munteanu noted that European integration is the Government’s central objective, and the current stage involves not only harmonizing legislation, but also effectively implementing reforms that will provide citizens with better living conditions. “The Republic of Moldova has a clear strategic direction: European integration, economic development and strengthening resilience. We are working on turning these objectives into results that will be felt by citizens,” said Munteanu.

The parties discussed expanding the support offered by the Tony Blair Institute in managing and monitoring reforms related to accession to the European Union. The organization’s experience in developing government implementation mechanisms and performance management can help support national institutions in applying European standards. Issues related to fiscal policy, local public administration reform and creating a more competitive environment for investment were addressed. The Prime Minister highlighted the Republic of Moldova’s interest in attracting strategic European investments, particularly in digital technologies, energy, logistics and the manufacturing industry.

Sanna Marin expressed willingness to provide support to the Republic of Moldova in the modernization and European integration, emphasizing the importance of strengthening institutional capacities, democratic resilience and the consistent implementation of reforms.

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is a non-profit consulting organization that supports governments in accelerating the implementation of reforms and improving institutional coordination, including through expertise in areas such as public administration modernization, digital transformation, economic growth, investment, resilience and energy transition.