European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised the efforts of EU candidate Moldova toward meeting the criteria for membership in the 27-member bloc, saying that Chisinau has made "remarkable" and "impressive" progress in implementing reforms. "Moldova has proven how determined it is and how rapidly it can advance on the road to reform and to get closer to the EU," von der Leyen said after meeting with President Maia Sandu in Chisinau on October 12. Ukraine and Moldova were invited to open accession talks with the 27-member bloc in June last year. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Moldovan Service, click here.
Von Der Leyen Commends Moldova's 'Remarkable' Progress Toward EU Integration
Moldovan President Maia Sandu (right) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Chisinau on October 12.