EU pledges €30 million grant for Moldova's winter energy aid
The EU has pledged €30 million in non-refundable aid for Moldova's winter energy heating subsidies as Chișinău advances EU accession reforms.
During a visit to Chișinău, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced €30 million in non-refundable grants from the European Union to support Moldova's winter energy compensation scheme, "Ajutor la Contor".
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan welcomed the package, emphasizing that the funds will go directly to helping vulnerable households cover heating bills this winter. Tofan added that Chișinău continues to seek further international assistance to manage its national budget deficit. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici reaffirmed that the aid consists entirely of non-repayable funds.
In addition to energy aid, Kos discussed Moldova's European integration progress with authorities. Analysts noted that the upcoming two years will be critical for achieving required reforms ahead of key electoral milestones in 2027.
Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, Moldova1, TV8, Adevărul
Sources
- TV8 — /EXCLUSIV/ Marta Kos, la TV8: UE oferă încă 30 de milioane de euro pentru compensații la energie în Moldova
- Ziarul de Gardă — Progresele R. Moldova și planul de creștere al țării, discutate de premierul Vasile Tofan și comisara europeană pentru extindere, Marta Kos
- Newsmaker — Tofan, după ce Kos a anunțat că UE va oferi €30 mln „ajutor la contor”: „Banii vor ajunge direct la oameni”
- Adevărul — Republica Moldova, tot mai aproape de următoarea etapă a aderării la UE. Ce obstacole ar putea întârzia negocierile și de ce alegerile din 2027 sunt decisive
- Moldova1 — Banii anunțați de Marta Kos pentru programul „Ajutor la Contor” sunt nerambursabili
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