Commissioner Kos in Moldova to celebrate Europe Day and showcase the EU's Reform and Growth Plan

From tomorrow to Sunday, 9 to 11 May, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will start a nationwide tour of Moldova, meeting with citizens, entrepreneurs, and political leaders to discuss the benefits of EU membership and the impact of the Reform and Growth Plan on the country's future.

Tomorrow, Commissioner Kos will meet with President Maia Sandu in Chisinau to discuss Moldova's EU accession path, and the progress made so far. She will also formally sign the Reform and Growth Plan for Moldova.

The tour coincides with Europe Day celebrations, which Commissioner Kos will attend in Chisinau, Ungheni, and Orhei.

On Saturday and Sunday, she will visit several cities and towns, including Edinet, Balti, Comrat and Cahul, where she will engage with local mayors, youth representatives, media, and beneficiaries of EU-funded projects, including an oenological centre in Cahul, digital and environmental services in Edinet, and an ethno-touristic complex in Comrat. These visits will highlight our commitment to bringing the country closer to the EU.

Commissioner Kos will deliver a press statement to the media with President Sandu tomorrow, 9 May, at approximately 8:15 CEST, and a speech with President Sandu for Europe Day Celebrations in Chisinau at 18:00 CEST, which will be available on EBS.

(For more information: Guillaume Mercier – Tel.: ++32 2 298 05 64 Eirini Zarkadoula – Tel.: +32 229-57065)