Moldova’s progress in EU accession process examined at meeting of Council of Experts under commission for European integration

Chisinau, November 6, 2026 – The third meeting of the Council of Experts under the parliamentary commission for European integration has been held on the platform of the commission. The event focused on the examination of the European Commission’s 2026 Enlargement Report and the assessment of Moldova’s progress in the process of accession to the European Union.

As the event’s guest of honour, Her Excellency Mrs. Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to Moldova, delivered a welcoming address to the participants, encouraging the continuation of efforts to advance the country’s European path and reaffirming the European Union’s support for Moldova in the accession process.

The discussions focused on the main conclusions of the Enlargement Report, priorities for the upcoming period, the parliament’s commitments in the accession process and the assessment of the progress made.

During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov presented the main findings of the European Commission’s 2026 Enlargement Report, as well as aspects related to the Accession Roadmap.

 

Adrian Balutel, chair of the commission for European integration, also presented the commission’s priorities for the upcoming period, with an emphasis on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and mobilizing political support from the European Union member states.

The meeting gave participants the opportunity to ask questions and exchange opinions on developments and challenges in the European integration process.

The second part of the meeting focused on the involvement of the Council of Experts in the work of the commission for European integration. The participants discussed the Council’s role and forms of interaction with the commission, ways of involving experts in the European integration process and the next steps to strengthen this cooperation.

Strengthening the dialogue between Parliament and the experts’ community helps harness specialized expertise and support Moldova’s efforts in the process of accession to the European Union.

The meeting was organized with the support of the Programme for Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy in Moldova (PADEM), with the support of Switzerland.

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