Moldova named EU's best performer amid Russian interference
EU officials highlight Moldova's progress despite Russian sabotage efforts.
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- Moldova praised as top performer in EU accession reforms.
- Russia's hybrid attacks include cyberattacks and disinformation.
- EU warns of challenges ahead for all candidate nations.
The European Commission has recognized Moldova as the best performer among EU aspirants, citing its strong commitment to reforms and resilience against Russian interference.
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated that Moldova, along with Albania and Montenegro, is on track for EU accession by 2030, despite ongoing challenges.
Moldova's progress has occurred amid a series of Russian hybrid attacks, including cyber intrusions, drone incursions, and dis misinformation campaigns aimed at undermining its EU aspirations.
The EU also noted Moldova's collaboration in developing tools to counter such threats, though recent cyberattacks have raised concerns about continued vulnerabilities.
Russian military control of the Transnistria region since 1992 has not been seen as an obstacle to Moldova's EU accession, according to EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
Other candidate nations, including Ukraine, face their own challenges, with Ukraine aiming for EU membership by 2028 despite complex negotiations over its agricultural sector integration.
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