Moldova and EU discuss reforms, growth plan, aid

The Government of the Republic of Moldova discussed EU support, reform progress, and the country’s European integration agenda with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

• The European Union will contribute 30 million euros to the Help at Meter programme to help people pay winter invoices; the government said it is seeking additional resources while keeping the budget deficit under control.
• The meeting also covered Moldova’s Growth Plan, including 40 measures due by year-end and 19 strategic investment projects, plus reforms in public administration, taxation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and accession negotiations.
• Officials cited a 95% reform implementation rate, an 8% increase in industrial production since the start of the year, and a 13% increase in export value of products made in Moldova.