Moldova - Action Plan
The EU-Moldova Partnership and Cooperation Agreement entered into force in 1998 and sets a framework for trade liberalisation, legislative harmonization and co-operation in a range of sectors and political dialogue.
The Action Plan was adopted in February 2005 and supports Moldova’s own programme of democratic and economic reform. Its main priorities aim to
- search a viable solution to the Transnistria conflict;
- support institutions guaranteeing democracy and the rule of law;
- ensure respect for the freedom of the media and expression;
- reduce poverty;
- improve investment climate, support economic growth and fight against corruption;
- support efficient management of borders and migratory flows;
- step up fight against organized crime.
The Community assistance to Moldova has increased fourfold to €40 million in 2007 from €10 million in 2003. It focuses on the reform priorities agreed in the Action Plan.
In 2007, the European Commission committed €45 million in special macro-financial assistance to Moldova following major trade problems related to Gas- and Wine-Crisis. After the severe drought of summer 2007, the Commission was also the largest donor to the international effort with €3 million in assistance.
A further significant increase (the most important of any ENP country) is foreseen for the period 2007-2010 – to over €250 million in total, under the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument. Aid per capita for Moldova will be almost €15 per person per year which is the highest in the region (after the occupied Palestinian territory).
