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15 June, 2026 / 14:38

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VIDEO // European Commissioner: This is extremely important day for EU enlargement

Today is an extremely important day for the enlargement of the European Union, as the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine can take a significant step by officially opening the first EU accession negotiation cluster, entitled Fundamental Values. European Commissioner Marta Kos made the statements in the context of the second Intergovernmental Conference Republic of Moldova – European Union taking place in Luxembourg.

The European Commissioner emphasized that the decision is driven by the progress achieved in implementing reforms.

At the same time, the Commissioner underlined that negotiations on the other five clusters could be opened in July.

“Today is an extremely important day for EU enlargement. First of all, Ukraine and Moldova will take the most important step since the decision to start EU accession negotiations in 2023. This is possible because they have fulfilled their commitments and the time has come for us to act as well. If they deliver results, we must deliver too. That is why I expect us to open the other five negotiation clusters in July,” said Marta Kos.

The Republic of Moldova could mark today one of the most important stages of its European path. In Luxembourg, the second Intergovernmental Conference Republic of Moldova – European Union is taking place, a meeting at which the official opening of the first EU accession negotiation cluster, entitled “Fundamental Values,” is expected. The delegation of the Republic of Moldova is led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

The event is taking place after, on 12 June, all 27 member states of the European Union approved the common negotiating position for the opening of the first cluster of chapters with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. The decision was welcomed by the leadership of the European institutions, which announced that the first cluster is to be launched during the meeting in Luxembourg.

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