EU provides €30 million energy subsidy aid to Moldova
The European Union has pledged €30 million in non-refundable grants for Moldova's winter energy subsidies, supporting households while accession reforms continue.
During a visit to Chișinău, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos announced €30 million in non-refundable financial assistance from the European Union to support Moldova's winter energy subsidy program, "Ajutor la Contor".
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan welcomed the package, stating that "the money will reach people directly" to assist vulnerable households with heating bills. Tofan added that Chișinău continues to seek external funding to maintain fiscal stability and manage the national budget deficit. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici confirmed the funds are non-refundable grants.
Alongside immediate relief, Kos discussed Moldova's European integration. Observers highlighted that the next two years will be critical for implementing necessary structural reforms ahead of pivotal milestones, including the 2027 local elections.
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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