Moldova
Russia responds to Moldova’s pro-EU steps with warnings of “hybrid war”
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's rhetoric indicates a change in plans on Russia’s side.
Heavy snowfalls leave half Bulgaria without power
The heaviest snowfalls in more than a decade cut power to 1,000 towns and villages and blocked key roads and railways.
Moldova reports robust retail sales, but dwindling private consumption
Wages and the remittances to households have come under pressure since the beginning of the war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Moldova aligns to EU’s sanctions against Russia
Law has already prompted reactions from Russia, where foreign ministry spokesperson says Chisinau's goal is the "complete destruction of Moldovan-Russian relations".
Moldova halved natural gas consumption since 2021
High gas prices after political tensions with Russia resulted in the renegotiation of Moldova’s contract with Gazprom forced Moldovan companies and households to slash consumption.
Ukraine EU accession talks will be "difficult", European Council President Michel says
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, predicts that the December summit on Ukraine's accession to the EU will be “difficult".
Moldova’s foreign trade returning to normal after energy price shock
Moldova’s foreign trade was severely impacted by the political conflict with Russia, which abandoned preferential prices starting in Q4 2021.
INTERVIEW: Green transition must be a just transition, says EBRD chief economist
EBRD research shows majority in transition countries believe climate change will severely affect the children of today, but fewer people are willing to pay to address the climate emergency.
Moldova’s industry deep in the red despite improvements in Q3
The industrial production index picked up by 3.0% q/q and its annual decrease moderated to 0.7% y/y in Q3.
Zelenskiy warns Russia planning to destabilise Balkans and Moldova
Ukrainian president says Russia likely orchestrated Middle East crisis and warns Balkans may be next.
Moldova doesn’t rule out settling Transnistrian conflict only after joining EU
President Maia Sandu says Moldova could join EU without Transnistria to avoid giving Russia a chance to stall accession process.
Inflation returns within target band in Moldova after hawkish monetary cycle
Subdued demand, stronger domestic currency and 16% lower regulated prices of utilities help bring down inflation.
European Commission recommends EU open accession negotiations with Ukraine
The European Commission has recommended that the European Council open accession negotiations with Ukraine.
Ukraine and Moldova recommended for EU accession talks, Western Balkans urged to speed up reforms
Releasing enlargement report package, Commission also calls for candidate status for Georgia, but criticises stalling in some longstanding Western Balkan candidate countries.
Moldova’s ruling pro-EU party wins local elections but loses big cities
PAS took the largest number of votes, but only three of the major cities where mayoral candidates won a first round victory.
Local elections fail to confirm massive pro-EU drive in Moldova
Early indications of consistent but not overwhelming support for the ruling pro-EU PAS while opposition candidates lead in Chisinau and Bali.
Moldova’s local elections this weekend are a barometer of its European orientation
Elections pit President Maia Sandu's PAS against pro-Russian Socialists and candidates backed by fugitive businessman Ilan Shor.
CENUSA: The Middle East crisis and the European perspective for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
The need to act on other geopolitical fronts should not be a reason for the EU to reduce its attention to enlargement.
BALKAN BLOG: Southeast Europe’s young reformers burn bright but fade fast
Will Montenegro's incoming PES-led government have more staying power than those led by other young EU-oriented reformers in Southeast Europe?
“Don’t sanction Russia’s oil: tax it,” says ex-Naftogaz chief Kobolyev
Sanctions on Russia’s oil exports aren’t working. Russia has found too many partners in the global south that are willing to process or re-export its oil, and Moscow has too many ships in its shadow fleet that can avoid sanctions. So tax it.