The first-ever EU-Moldova summit in Chisinau addressed the balance of confirming Moldova's EU integration commitment while not alienating Ukraine. Membership talks for both countries commenced last June but have stalled. Despite the EU executive and member states affirming that Moldova and Ukraine meet accession criteria, Hungary has obstructed Ukraine's advancement, with its Prime Minister portraying Ukraine as a strategic buffer. Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the time-sensitive nature of securing EU membership amid electoral pressures and disinformation surrounding the EU.
At the first-ever EU-Moldova summit in Chisinau, European officials face a dilemma: they want to reassure Moldova of the EU's commitment to its future integration without raising Ukrainian fears of being left behind.
Membership talks for Moldova and Ukraine began last June but have not progressed to substantive negotiations on key policies, despite most EU member states supporting their criteria fulfillment.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described Ukraine as a 'buffer zone' between Russia and NATO, potentially blocking Kyiv's EU progress.
Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister stated that the timing is crucial due to upcoming elections, where disinformation targeting the EU plays a significant role.
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