EU Ambassador on support for Moldova: Reforms necessary, investments must be monitored

Financial support provided by the European Union to the Republic of Moldova is conditional on the implementation of reforms undertaken by the authorities. EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova Iwona Piórko made the statement during the program broadcast by the public radio station. She spoke about the Growth Plan, the necessary reforms, and European support for energy security.

According to the diplomat, European funds are disbursed based on the fulfillment of specific commitments, including the adoption of legislative acts and the strengthening of institutions.


“Only after these reforms are completed are the funds transferred,” Iwona Piórko emphasized.


The ambassador noted that a tranche of €157 million, announced recently, was granted after 18 of the 20 steps planned for that stage had been completed. For the next stage, the Republic of Moldova must complete 40 steps by December.

Referring to how the funds are used, the diplomat stated that responsibility for managing them lies with the Government, while the European Union monitors expenditures and ensures that at least 25% of the funds are directed toward investments.

Priority areas include infrastructure, road rehabilitation, school modernization, and energy efficiency. According to the ambassador, investments are essential for the Republic of Moldova amid economic challenges and the war at its border.

At the same time, Iwona Piórko welcomed Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s initiative to create a structure that would bring together and coordinate investment projects, noting that such an approach could contribute to more efficient management of these projects.

The EU ambassador also addressed the support provided to the Republic of Moldova to help it cope with challenges in the energy sector as preparations for the cold season continue.

According to her, rising energy prices, driven by developments in international markets, are affecting both citizens of the Republic of Moldova and the populations of European countries.

Iwona Piórko noted that between 2021 and 2023, the European Union provided the Republic of Moldova with approximately €240 million in budgetary support. Subsequently, in 2025, emergency measures were adopted, followed by a €250 million resilience program.

The diplomat said that the energy situation continues to be monitored and that the issue was discussed within the EU–Republic of Moldova Association Council, including with European officials responsible for the energy sector.