Moldova
Moldova's pro-Russian separatist Transnistria sends 80% of its exports to the EU
War in Ukraine forced Transnistrian exporters to focus on Western markets as routes to Russia blocked.
Kazakhstan settles dispute with Moldovan businessman Anatol Stati that lasted more than decade
Case over oil and gas assets seized by state was fought in multiple locations around world and at one point led to civil racketeering lawsuit filed in US.
Eight Emerging Europe countries to lose more than half their populations by 2100
Steep population decline projected by the UN in the coming decades, with Ukraine’s population set to contract the most.
World population set to peak decades sooner than previously projected
Latest UN projections indicate global population will peak at 10.3bn by the 2080s then start gradual decline.
Moldova’s current account deficit narrows to 11.4% of GDP in 12 months to March
11% lower deficit in trade with goods drives fall in current account deficit.
Moldova starts EU accession negotiations ahead of cornerstone elections
Accession conference to maintain pro-EU momentum in Moldova ahead of general and presidential elections.
Ukraine and Moldova commence EU accession talks in Luxembourg
Ukraine and Moldova have officially begun their long-anticipated negotiations for accession to the European Union, marking a significant step towards integration with the bloc.
Moldova’s April industrial growth consolidates mild recovery
Moldova’s industrial output increased by 5.0% y/y in April after a mixed performance since last September.
Bosnia and North Macedonia report lowest electric vehicle adoption in Europe
EV adoption has surged in Europe, but under 1% of vehicles are electric in some countries.
Moldova’s economy fails to grow above pre-COVID peak
Moldova’s GDP increased by 1.9% y/y, the sharpest quarterly advance since Q4 2022.
Far-right gains in Europe pose challenge for EU enlargement
Analysts warn growing influence of far-right and Eurosceptic parties at EU and national level could complicate efforts to integrate new member states.
US imposes sanctions against leader of Moldova's Gagauzia region
Evgenia Gutul is the most active member of the Russia-backed Pobeda bloc.
CENUSA: Differentiated EU accession – the imminent decoupling of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
The only Eastern Partnership countries with Association Agreements (Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia) entered the EU enlargement package in the period 2022-2023. This separated them from the rest of the EU's eastern neighbouring states.
Investigative report reveals former Moldovan chief of general staff was GRU informant
Igor Gorgan was dismissed by President Maia Sandu in 2021 but reportedly passed secrets to Russian military intelligence services until 2023.
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BALKAN BLOG: The EU has no choice but to start accession talks with Moldova
If Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu loses the autumn presidential election, it would have potentially fatal consequences for the EU accession process.
Human rights group criticises Moldova's controversial Treason Law
Amnesty International says changes adopted amid Moldova's hybrid war with Russia threaten freedom of speech and are open to abuse.
Ukraine war created “arc of instability” from Balkans to Caucasus
Armenia, Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova and Serbia are increasingly vulnerable and unstable, says a report published by Carnegie Europe.
Moldova positions itself to support Ukraine reconstruction
International companies are already setting up in Moldova with the aim of supplying the reconstruction of Ukraine.
INTERVIEW: Infrastructure investment to unlock Moldova’s future export potential
Moldova has already oriented its trade towards Western markets, but to further boost its exports infrastructure investment is needed, says EBRD head of Moldova, Catarina Bjorlin Hansen.
INTERVIEW: EU integration is the biggest hope for Moldova, says economy minister
After a tough few years, Economy Minister Dumitru Alaiba says Moldova hopes for the accelerated growth achieved by previous candidate countries in the run-up to accession.