The Republic of Moldova Accelerates Reforms and Investments through the Growth Plan, with More than €500 Million Already Unlocked

The Republic of Moldova must maintain the pace of reforms and accelerate investments through the Growth Plan

The Republic of Moldova is making significant progress in implementing the Growth Plan, ranking among the candidate countries with the strongest results. More than 90% of the commitments undertaken have been fulfilled, said Adrienn Kiraly, Director within the Directorate-General for Enlargement, Eastern Neighbourhood and Turkey of the European Commission. The statement was made in Chișinău during the first meeting of the Monitoring Committee on the implementation of the Reform and Growth Facility.

The Next Six Months Will Be Decisive for Implementing Reforms

The European official highlighted the importance of maintaining the current pace of reforms, as the Republic of Moldova enters a stage with several key objectives to be implemented over the next six months.

According to Adrienn Kiraly, the implementation rate of more than 90% places the Republic of Moldova among the candidate countries with the strongest results in applying the Growth Plan. At the same time, the European Commission is encouraging the authorities in Chișinău to accelerate the implementation of investments and confirms its readiness to continue supporting this process.

The Growth Plan – A Major Opportunity for Economic Development

Secretary General of the Government and National Coordinator of the Reform and Growth Facility, Alexei Buzu, highlighted the scale of the support provided through this mechanism. He described the Growth Plan as the most important economic support package dedicated to the Republic of Moldova and one of the most comprehensive reform agendas undertaken by the country.

Alexei Buzu stressed the need to fully capitalize on the opportunities provided by the Plan by continuing reforms and accelerating investment projects.

Assessment of Reforms and Upcoming Disbursements

In the coming period, the European Commission is expected to present the formal assessment of the reforms due to be implemented by June 2026. Depending on the results of the assessment, the funds corresponding to the completed stages are expected to be disbursed at the beginning of October.

Funding of Up to €1.9 Billion

The Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova provides for funding of up to €1.9 billion for the 2025–2027 period, aimed at supporting reforms and investments.

To date, the Moldovan authorities have fulfilled 28 reform commitments, which has enabled the release of more than €500 million through the Reform and Growth Facility.