Europe’s Day in Moldova
Europe’s Day in Moldova
By 2030, we should be ready to join the European Union.
9th of May in Moldova
I woke up at 5. I went with my team from the ministry to the railway station and took the Chișinău - Iași (Romania) train. I talked to the people on the train about Europe. I strongly suggest going to Iași by train: less pollution, coffee on board, and a little help for this sector. We got off the train in Ungheni (Moldova), where people celebrated peace, Europe Day. This is the atmosphere and the mood I want to see in every village and every city in Moldova.
Who are we?
From the 90s, when Moldova became an independent country, until today, the country oscillates between multiple identities. On the one hand, many of our co-nationals live and work abroad in Europe and understand the advantages of having European living standards. On the other hand, there is intensive Russian propaganda from external agents, but also “made in Moldova.”
And yet, the truth does not stand in the middle this time. Moldova breathes Europe. Moldova is Europe.
What does EU in Moldova: Infrastructure
Most of the big projects launched by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development are supported by EU investments. With EU support, more than 600 kilometers of roads have been built or renovated, and this is just the beginning.
By 2026, with the help of the European Union, we will rehabilitate our railways.
Southern corridor Tighina - Causeni - Basarabeasca - Etulia - Giurgiulesti - 244 km of railway. The investment cost is €113 million
Northern corridor Valcineț-Ocnița-Bălți-Ungheni-Chișinău-Căinari where 128 km out of 442 km are being repaired. The investment cost is €119 million.
We are receiving assistance for regional development and have managed to renovate schools in all regions from north to south.
European Union is about PEACE
With a war at the borders, Moldova needs peace now. And this is what the EU is promoting and assuring. No EU country attacked another EU country. There is reciprocal respect and collaboration. We all stand for the same values of socio-economic freedom, justice, and transparency. Our way to being fully part of the EU is still long, but step by step, together, we build the European Moldova.
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