Belgium’s Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, stated that Brussels will make every effort to finalize the negotiation framework for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union

Belgium’s Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, stated that Brussels will make every effort to finalize the negotiation framework for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union by July 1st, the end of the current presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The declaration was made during a meeting between Prime Minister De Croo and the head of state, Maia Sandu, with students from several high schools in the capital to discuss the future of the Republic of Moldova in the EU.

Belgium’s Prime Minister emphasized that the process of integrating the Republic of Moldova into the European Union is a long-term endeavor. “This process requires extraordinary effort. In recent years, a lot of work has been done, even though the circumstances have been difficult. However, despite the effort required, accession to the European Union is achievable,” stated Alexander De Croo.

President Maia Sandu, in turn, specified that Belgium, one of the six founding countries of the EU, strongly supports our country’s aspiration to become part of the large European family.

“Young people will be the primary beneficiaries of EU accession, so it is crucial for their voices to be heard, for today’s choices to be reflected in the future, in shaping the European Moldova as they envision it. I encouraged the younger generation to be active, to get involved, and to promote European values, including in the upcoming referendum this fall. European integration is not about politics and parties; European integration is a national project, a project for everyone, and it’s about how the next generations will live – in peace, in a European, democratic, prosperous, and safe country,” affirmed Maia Sandu.

Belgium’s Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, paid a working visit to the Republic of Moldova yesterday. During this visit, the official met with President Maia Sandu. Additionally, the two officials had a discussion with a group of students from several high schools in the capital about the European future of the Republic of Moldova.