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Wider Europe Briefing: What Ukraine And Moldova Need To Do To Join The EU: I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two big ...
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Wider Europe Briefing: What Ukraine And Moldova Need To Do To Join The EU
Quick Glance: Path to EU Membership for Ukraine and Moldova
  • The European Commission presented the negotiation framework for Ukraine and Moldova, awaiting approval from EU member states.

  • EU enlargement is viewed as a lengthy process that must consider the Union's capacity to absorb new members.

  • The Commission has outlined ideas for EU reform to accommodate additional members, focusing on the issue of unanimity in decision-making.

  • Discussions on EU enlargement and governance reveal that reforms and admitting new countries into the EU pose a complex and challenging task.
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Moldovan president launches campaign to promote EU referendum: President Maia Sandu launched a campaign to promote an upcoming referendum on Moldova's push to ...
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Moldovan president launches campaign to promote EU referendum
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Ukraine liveblog: Court: Pro-Russian party allowed to take part in election in Moldova
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Ukraine liveblog: Court: Pro-Russian party allowed to take part in ...
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One IDF soldier killed, seven wounded in West Bank terror attack, terrorist killed
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One IDF soldier killed, seven wounded in West Bank terror attack ...
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Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
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Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more'
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Moldova protests Russian voting stations in Transnistria: The eastern European country summoned Russia's ambassador on Tuesday, after Moscow decided to open ...
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Moldova protests Russian voting stations in Transnistria
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Drone attack destroyed Russian helicopter in Moldova's Transnistria (photos, video) - Euromaidan Press
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Drone attack destroyed Russian helicopter in Moldova's Transnistria ...
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Sick of EU red tape? Bring your green money here, Ukraine says: Russia tried to destroy the country’s energy sector, but Kyiv is offering great deals to foreign ...
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Sick of EU red tape? Bring your green money here, Ukraine says
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ISW: Kremlin uses Gagauzia, Transnistria to derail Moldova's EU bid - Euromaidan Press
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ISW: Kremlin uses Gagauzia, Transnistria to derail Moldova's EU bid - ...
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Stabbing attack at Jerusalem entrance tunnel unfolds, leaving two injured: MDA received a report early on Wednesday morning about a stabbing at a tunnel ...
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Stabbing attack at Jerusalem entrance tunnel unfolds, leaving two injured
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Romania’s ex-PM tops REPER’s EU candidate list: Former prime minister and leader of the Renew Europe group Dacian Cioloș will head REPER’s EU election list
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Romania’s ex-PM tops REPER’s EU candidate list
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Newport Labour councillors defend leader question time: Councillors in Newport have rejected the idea democracy is being hindered due to time limits on questions ...
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Newport Labour councillors defend leader question time
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One seriously wounded, two lightly wounded in shooting in Jordan Valley : A terrorist shot in the direction of multiple vehicles near Al-Auja in the Jordan ...
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One seriously wounded, two lightly wounded in shooting in Jordan Valley
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Moldova's alignment with Western sanctions draws Russia's hybrid wrath: Moldova’s decision to join the EU's sanctions regime against Russia last November has ...
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Moldova's alignment with Western sanctions draws Russia's hybrid wrath
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President of the Republic of Moldova: “Your hard work has paid off! Wishing you best of luck and a tournament filled with memorable moments.”
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Green light for Bosnia's EU talks could be a tough call at summit: EU leaders are set to give the political green light to open accession talks with Bosnia and ...
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Green light for Bosnia's EU talks could be a tough call at summit
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Russia appears to be using Ukraine playbook to destabilize Moldova: experts: There have long been concerns of a hybrid campaign by Russia against Moldova ...
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Russia appears to be using Ukraine playbook to destabilize Moldova: ...
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European Council urges swift adoption of Ukraine's negotiation framework: European Council urged to "swiftly adopt" the negotiating frameworks for ...
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European Council urges swift adoption of Ukraine's negotiation ...
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Olivér Varhelyi: “Despite challenges and uncertainties, three of our partner countries – Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia – now started their EU accession which is ... Show more
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Moldovan Parliament backs bid to join EU, but divisions remain: Moldova's Parliament on Thursday (21 March) endorsed an appeal to press on with a drive to join ...
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Moldovan Parliament backs bid to join EU, but divisions remain
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Moldovan President Seeks Referendum on EU Membership in October: Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced that a referendum on European Union membership will be ...
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Moldovan President Seeks Referendum on EU Membership in October
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Macron, new warning on Russia: French President Emmanuel Macron warned that if Russia wins in Ukraine, it will threaten Romania and Moldova
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Macron, new warning on Russia
Quick Glance: Macron Declines to Rule Out Western Troops in Ukraine, Stresses Current Situation Doesn't Require Them
  • French President Emmanuel Macron warns against showing weakness to Russia and emphasizes that there is currently no need to send Western troops to Ukraine.

  • Macron described the Russia-Ukraine war as existential to France and Europe, highlighting that a weak stance would not bring peace.

  • He mentioned that the responsibility for sending troops would lie with Moscow but stressed that France would not engage in an offensive war against Russia.

  • Macron plans to provide further support to Ukraine during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin, emphasizing the importance of cooperation within the Weimar Triangle.
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Moldova declares Russian diplomat persona non grata: Foreign Ministry says action taken over holding presidential election in breakaway region of Transnistria
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Moldova declares Russian diplomat persona non grata
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Thuringia's Prime Minister Ramelow criticizes Lauterbach's move: “Did he shower too hot?”
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Thuringia's Prime Minister Ramelow criticizes Lauterbach's move: “Did he ...
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The appeals chamber of the Bosnian state court said in a statement that it has rejected the prosecution’s appeal against last year’s verdict acquitting former ... Show more
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UK’s King Charles and Moldova’s Maia Sandu, most trusted international leaders by Romanians
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UK’s King Charles and Moldova’s Maia Sandu, most trusted international ...
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Putin has repeatedly spoken about 'openness' for talks on Ukraine, Kremlin says on pope's remarks
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Putin has repeatedly spoken about 'openness' for talks on Ukraine ...
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ECHR to review legality of Moldova govt ban on opposition Shor Party: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has taken steps to examine the legal grounds ...
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ECHR to review legality of Moldova govt ban on opposition Shor Party
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The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption, GRECO, in a new report published on Tuesday, has underlined the changes Moldova must make to the ... Show more
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Moldova Slams Russia Over Polling Stations in Transnistria: Moldova on Monday said it would summon the Russian ambassador to show "its disapproval of the ...
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Moldova Slams Russia Over Polling Stations in Transnistria
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Moldova signs defense deal with France, Macron pledges 'unwavering support' against Russian threat
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Moldova signs defense deal with France, Macron pledges 'unwavering ...
Quick Glance: France and Moldova Strengthen Defense Cooperation
  • Moldovan President Maia Sandu solidified a crucial agreement with her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on March 7 to enhance defense cooperation.

  • The new deal will see both countries intensify collaboration in military training, intelligence exchange, and defense consultation moving forward.

  • Amid mounting tensions between Moscow and Chisinau over the Ukraine crisis, Macron pledged 'unwavering support' to Moldova in the face of the Russian threat.

  • Sandu warns of Russia's aggressive policies and calls for a united Europe to confront the threat with resolve.
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Moldova turns to France in face of threats from Putin: The two countries sign a defense deal as Paris boosts its presence in countries that Russia sees as its ...
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Moldova turns to France in face of threats from Putin
Quick Glance: Moldova seeks French support amidst Putin's threats
  • Czech Republic struggles to secure funds for purchasing 800,000 shells for Ukraine. Discrepancies exist between the country's president and prime minister regarding the amount of ammunition obtained.

  • A senior French officer stated, “The world has shown its true nature: unstable, dangerous, and not everyone is a friend”.

  • The European Commission calls on the bloc to coordinate its military industries to address the “existential threat” posed by Russia.

  • A comprehensive defense industrial strategy and a subsidy program totaling 1.5 billion euros were unveiled by the European Commission.
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France pledges 'unwavering support' to Moldova amid threats of Russian destablisation
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France pledges 'unwavering support' to Moldova amid threats of Russian ...
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Vladimir Putin: State of the nation address expected: Kremlin leader Putin's state of the nation address is eagerly awaited. It is still unclear whether he will ...
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Vladimir Putin: State of the nation address expected
Quick Glance: Caution Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine
  • Putin justifies attack and warns against ground troops.

  • Citizens urged to support army, critics suppressed.

  • Accuses West of war responsibility, threatens with nuclear weapons.

  • Putin's reelection likely despite challenges.
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Russian secessionists in Moldova: What's going on in Transnistria right now: The rulers of the separatist region are calling for Putin. Will this fuel the frozen ...
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Russian secessionists in Moldova: What's going on in Transnistria right ...
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An ‘unlikely’ story: Moldova dismisses idea that Putin could order Russian invasion
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An ‘unlikely’ story: Moldova dismisses idea that Putin could order Russian ...
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Russia plotting to wreck EU referendum, Moldova says: Russia is planning to sabotage a referendum on EU integration in Moldova, Chișinău's spy service has warned ...
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Russia plotting to wreck EU referendum, Moldova says
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Opinion | Ukraine’s Fight Protects My Country’s Freedom: Putin is determined to crush democracy in Moldova too.
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Opinion | Ukraine’s Fight Protects My Country’s Freedom
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'I Realize I May Never Come Back': Moldovan Mercenaries Join Russian Units In Ukraine
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'I Realize I May Never Come Back': Moldovan Mercenaries Join Russian Units ...
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I'll be honest — Moldova's judicial system isn't fit for EU: To state a plain truth: at present, Moldova does not have a justice system worthy of a EU member ...
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I'll be honest — Moldova's judicial system isn't fit for EU
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Foreign national killed, 7 hurt in anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon: Two victims listed in serious condition following strike on Thai laborers working in ...
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Foreign national killed, 7 hurt in anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon
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Is Moscow preparing hybrid attacks on Moldova and the Baltic states?: Experts observe Kremlin information operations similar to those that took place before the ...
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Is Moscow preparing hybrid attacks on Moldova and the Baltic states?
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What danger does Transnistria pose to Ukraine, Moldova?: When there was no mention of Transnistria — Moldova's Russia-led breakaway republic — in Vladimir ...
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What danger does Transnistria pose to Ukraine, Moldova?
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The strip of land in eastern Europe, which belongs to the Republic of Moldova and is controlled by separatists, is a classic “frozen conflict”: neither war nor ... Show more
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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved: Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of ...
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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars ...
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US celebrities misused for disinformation campaign against Maia Sandu: A new report details an attempt to manipulate products of US celebrities such as Dolph ...
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US celebrities misused for disinformation campaign against Maia Sandu
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Why Were Lindsay Lohan And Dolph Lundgren Calling For Moldova's President To Step Down?
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Why Were Lindsay Lohan And Dolph Lundgren Calling For Moldova's President ...
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Moldova spy chief warns on new destabilization attempts by Russia: KYIV: Moldova’s spy chief said on Tuesday that Russia was planning fresh attempts to meddle in ...
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Moldova spy chief warns on new destabilization attempts by Russia
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Lukashenko: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Georgia, & Serbia will be drawn into the alliance
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Lukashenko: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Georgia, & Serbia will be ...
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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved: Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of ...
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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars ...
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⚡️France and Moldova have signed a security cooperation agreement amid threats from Russia. This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron ... Show more
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An analysis of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's meetings shows she's made the most time for German industry. More in EU Influence: trib.al/eVqwXGe
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Was The Exceptional Separatist 'Congress' A Swing And A Miss For Transdniester's Breakaway Elite?
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Was The Exceptional Separatist 'Congress' A Swing And A Miss For ...