In Chișinău, the first-ever bilateral summit between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, bringing together top leaders from both sides to discuss further strengthening cooperation and Moldova's European integration.
The summit will be attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The event is scheduled for less than two and a half hours, highlighting its importance.
Moldova officially received EU candidate status in June 2022. The summit confirms the EU's commitment to supporting Moldova's European integration, particularly with the current geopolitical context.
A key topic will be the possible decoupling of accession negotiations with Moldova from those with Ukraine. The EU is committed to supporting Moldova's path to EU membership and promoting necessary reforms.
This summit sends a clear signal of the EU's support for Moldova's European integration and the strengthening of regional cooperation.