EU commissioner says Moldova needs reset

Chisinau, 17 November /MOLDPRES/- Moldovan Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu held a meeting with EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn in Brussels today, the parliament’s communication and public relations department has reported.

“I appreciate your initiative to visit Brussels to discuss your country’s problems. Moldova needs a reset to prove that Moldovan politicians are wise enough and determined to step back and let the young generation come in front. It is time to leave past behind and form a new team of leaders,” the EU commissioner said.

The top European official added that it was absolutely important that the new Moldovan government commit to boost up reforms and “clean up without any limitations or preferences”. Johannes had also strengthened that the new government must be part of the reset process, and thus, contribute to the next presidential elections due in March 2016.

The commissioner reiterated the EU’s support for Moldova, noting that the results the EU is expecting were first of all important for the Moldovan citizens.

For his part, Candu assured that Moldova was firmly committed to continue its EU integration course and implement reforms. “Moldova does not want to generate insecurity throughout the region. Therefore, we will take concrete efforts and will prove that Moldova deserves and is able to regain its primacy within the Eastern Partnership,” the Moldovan speaker said.  

Andrian Candu also met the leadership of the EU Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee, MEPs Andi Cristea and Michal Boni, in Brussels today. The sides discussed ways to steer Moldova out of the current political crisis, as well as the implementation of reforms and EU agenda.

Polish MEP Michal Boni said the EU was backing Moldova and waiting for the results of its talks with the European Commission, currently revising the Neighborhood Policy.

(Editor M. Jantovan)