Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan held separate meetings with three members of the European Commission in Brussels on 6 October 2026, using the margins of the 10th Moldova–European Union Association Council to press forward on energy security, border cooperation, and financial reform as the country works toward EU membership.

With Dan Jørgensen, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, talks centred on strengthening Moldova's energy security and reducing the burden of high energy prices on citizens. Tofan discussed a government compensation programme to support vulnerable families, and the discussions also covered water supply security in the context of a severe drought this season. The prime minister stated that Moldova would continue reforms to build a more resilient energy system, with the objective of completing technical negotiations by 2028.

In his meeting with Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Tofan discussed cooperation on internal affairs and security, reforms in those sectors, and the partnership for securing the common border and the broader region. He underlined that Moldova considers itself not merely a beneficiary of European solidarity, but an active contributor to Europe's security.

Discussions with Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, focused on economic reform, fiscal policy, and alignment with EU standards. Tofan presented government priorities including reducing the budget deficit, a tax reform aimed at stimulating employment and investment, and the restructuring of state-owned enterprises to increase their efficiency and profitability. The alignment of Moldova's banking sector with the EU acquis on financial services was also addressed.

The Association Council meeting assessed Moldova's progress in the accession process, reform implementation, economic and sectoral cooperation, and the security dialogue. Following the fulfilment of 18 commitments under the Reform Agenda, a new instalment of 157 million euros from the EU Growth Plan was announced for Moldova to support continued reforms and investments.

"In energy, security or the economy, we have the same approach: we are carrying out reforms that must make a difference in people's lives, while preparing Moldova for accession to the European Union," Tofan said. "We want more secure energy and lower costs for citizens, institutions capable of protecting the country and an economy that encourages employment and investment. This is our path to the EU."

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