Moldovan prime minister reaffirms EU accession focus ahead of Bucharest visit
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan declared EU integration by 2028 as the nation's main goal ahead of his visit to Bucharest, ruling out unification with Romania as a backup plan.
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan reiterated that European Union accession by 2028 remains his government's primary objective, explicitly ruling out unification with Romania as an alternative strategy.
Speaking prior to an official visit to Bucharest, Tofan addressed questions regarding potential unification, stating that such a decision rests entirely on public consensus among citizens on both sides of the border rather than political leaders. He emphasized that Chisinau is pursuing a clear strategy focused on completing negotiations and integrating into the EU framework. The statement comes as Moldovan authorities continue working to align national legislation with EU standards across key economic and labor sectors.
Sources: Digi24, Moldova1, Point, Rise Moldova.
Sources
- Point — Тофан об унире: Неважно, что я об этом думаю
- Rise Moldova — Russia Today din Moldova continuă să primească milioane din Rusia
- Digi24 — Declarația prim-ministrului Republicii Moldova, Vasile Tofan, despre Unire, înaintea primei sale vizite la București
- Moldova1 — Premierul Tofan, despre Unire, înaintea vizitei la București: „Contează ce gândesc cetățenii R. Moldova și cei de peste Prut”
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