The third meeting of the Expert Council affiliated with the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration was held under the auspices of the Committee, focusing on the examination of the European Commission’s 2026 Enlargement Report and the assessment of the Republic of Moldova’s progress in the process of accession to the European Union, TRIBUNA reports.

As the event’s guest of honor, Her Excellency Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova, delivered a welcoming address to the participants, encouraging continued efforts to advance the country’s European integration path and reaffirming the European Union’s support for the Republic of Moldova in the accession process.

The discussions focused on the main conclusions of the Enlargement Report, priorities for the coming period, as well as Parliament’s commitments in the accession process and the assessment of progress achieved.

During the meeting, Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, presented the main findings of the European Commission’s 2026 Enlargement Report, along with key aspects of the Roadmap for EU accession.

Adrian Băluțel, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration, also presented the Committee’s priorities for the coming period, emphasizing the strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy and the mobilization of political support from European Union member states.

The meeting provided participants with an opportunity to ask questions and exchange views on developments and challenges related to the European integration process.

The second part of the meeting was dedicated to the involvement of the Expert Council in the activities of the Parliamentary Committee on European Integration. Participants discussed the Council’s role and forms of cooperation with the Committee, ways to involve experts in the European integration process, and the next steps toward strengthening this cooperation.

Strengthening dialogue between Parliament and the expert community helps make effective use of specialized expertise and supports the Republic of Moldova’s efforts to join the European Union.

The meeting was organized with the support of the Parliamentary Democracy Enhancement Programme in Moldova (PADEM), supported by Switzerland.