“Moldova's Progress in fulfilling European Commission Recommendations on the Road to the European Union”
"The week when Moldova was put on stage in Vienna"
"The week when Moldova was put on stage in Vienna"
Rationale of the event
Rationale of the event
“Moldova's Progress in Implementing European Commission Recommendations,” event on November 24, 2023 is a collaborative effort between the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Austria and the Slovak Republic and Moldova4EU Diaspora Task Force (Innovating Governance Association Austria).
“Moldova's Progress in Implementing European Commission Recommendations,” event on November 24, 2023 is a collaborative effort between the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Austria and the Slovak Republic and Moldova4EU Diaspora Task Force (Innovating Governance Association Austria).
This event is of great significance, emphasizing the need for collaborative dialogue and informed engagement regarding Moldova's progress in addressing EC recommendations. It addresses persistent challenges and outlines the necessary support for future advancements. Employing a multifaceted approach, it embodies the spirit of fostering cooperation, celebrating achievements, and propelling Moldova's strategic objectives towards EU integration.
This event is of great significance, emphasizing the need for collaborative dialogue and informed engagement regarding Moldova's progress in addressing EC recommendations. It addresses persistent challenges and outlines the necessary support for future advancements. Employing a multifaceted approach, it embodies the spirit of fostering cooperation, celebrating achievements, and propelling Moldova's strategic objectives towards EU integration.
The journey to EU integration is a complex endeavor that requires not only the commitment of one nation but also the collective support and expertise of multiple stakeholders. This event serves as the first in a series, aiming to establish a sustainable and recurring dialogue platform. This platform ensures that key stakeholders remain continuously engaged, well-informed, and interconnected throughout Moldova's integration process.
The journey to EU integration is a complex endeavor that requires not only the commitment of one nation but also the collective support and expertise of multiple stakeholders. This event serves as the first in a series, aiming to establish a sustainable and recurring dialogue platform. This platform ensures that key stakeholders remain continuously engaged, well-informed, and interconnected throughout Moldova's integration process.
The event aims to bring together diverse participants, including Austrian public institutions, think-tanks, European diplomats, international organizations, and development agencies, along with representatives from Moldovan public institutions, civil society, and members of the diaspora.
The event aims to bring together diverse participants, including Austrian public institutions, think-tanks, European diplomats, international organizations, and development agencies, along with representatives from Moldovan public institutions, civil society, and members of the diaspora.
This diverse participation guarantees a comprehensive perspective on Moldova's progress and creates a robust, broad-based support network for integration efforts. It underscores the belief that Moldova's journey towards EU membership is a collaborative endeavor transcending borders and embracing a multitude of perspectives.
This diverse participation guarantees a comprehensive perspective on Moldova's progress and creates a robust, broad-based support network for integration efforts. It underscores the belief that Moldova's journey towards EU membership is a collaborative endeavor transcending borders and embracing a multitude of perspectives.
Main objectives of the event are:
Main objectives of the event are:
- To highlight Moldova's advancements in implementing European Commission recommendations, with a focus on developments since June 2022 .
- To present the results of the EaP Index 2023 and Moldova’s performance in areas such as Democracy and Good Governance, Policy Convergence with the EU, Sustainable Development.
- To enhance relationships between Moldovan stakeholders and their Austrian and international counterparts based in Austria. Fostering collaboration and mutual support, reinforcing Moldova's aspirations for EU integration and creating a solid foundation for future cooperation.
Main partners
Main partners
- Austrian partner organizations (TBC)
Agenda for the Event
Agenda for the Event
8:30 – 9:00
8:30 – 9:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
Registration and Welcome Coffee
9:00 - 9:45
9:00 - 9:45
- Welcoming Address by her Excellency Mihaela Mocanu, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Austria, Permanent Representative of Moldova to the OSCE, UN and International Organisations in Vienna
- Key note address by Stela Leuca, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova (via video message)
- Keynote Addresses by Ambassador Gerhard SAILLER, Deputy Director General - Political Affairs, Director of the Department II.3 - Russian Federation; Eastern Europe and South Caucasus, Eastern Partnership, Turkey and Central Asia, Arctic, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria
9:45 – 10:45
9:45 – 10:45
Session 1: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 1)
Session 1: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 1)
- The results of the EaP Index 2023: Moldova’s performance in areas related to anti-corruption, civil society, Alexandra Sabou, Advocacy and Eastern Partnership Index Manager, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
- Progress made by Moldova in implementing European Commission recommendations related to critical areas such as anti-corruption, civil society, and combating organized crime, expert analysis from Iulian Groza, Executive Director of the Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE)
- Interactive Q&A session, enabling a deeper understanding of the progress and challenges and promoting an open exchange of ideas.
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15
11:15 - 12:15
Session 2: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 2)
Session 2: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 2)
- The results of the EaP Index 2023 results for Moldova on public administration reform, Alexandra Sabou, Advocacy and Eastern Partnership Index Manager, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
- Progress made by Moldova in implementing European Commission recommendations related to critical areas such as Public Administration Reform, Public Finance Management, expert analysis from Adrian Lupusor, Executive Director at Independent Economic Think-tank "Expert-Grup".
- Interactive Q&A session, enabling a deeper understanding of the progress and challenges and promoting an open exchange of ideas.
12:15 - 13:15
12:15 - 13:15
Session 3: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 3)
Session 3: Moldova's Progress on EC Recommendations (Part 3)
- The results of the EaP Index 2023 results for Moldova on justice, human rights indicators, Alexandra Sabou, Advocacy and Eastern Partnership Index Manager, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
- Progress made by Moldova in implementing European Commission recommendations related to critical areas such as Justice Sector Reform, De-oligharhisation, Human Rights, expert analysis from Ilie Chirtoacă, President, Legal Resources Center from Moldova
- Interactive Q&A session, enabling a deeper understanding of the progress and challenges and promoting an open exchange of ideas.
13:15 - 13:45
13:15 - 13:45
Session 4: Forward Looking: Interactive session focused on shaping future actions and strategies for Moldova in addressing the critical issues for better results around the EC Recommendations.
Session 4: Forward Looking: Interactive session focused on shaping future actions and strategies for Moldova in addressing the critical issues for better results around the EC Recommendations.
13:45 - 14:00
13:45 - 14:00
Concluding Remarks (TBC)
Concluding Remarks (TBC)
14:00 - 15:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Networking Lunch
*Given the limited number of available seats, we strongly encourage interested parties to fill out the Participation Form to secure their spot: https://forms.gle/44hZDo2ji5XELsid9
*Given the limited number of available seats, we strongly encourage interested parties to fill out the Participation Form to secure their spot: https://forms.gle/44hZDo2ji5XELsid9
For more details, don't hesitate to contact members of the organising team
For more details, don't hesitate to contact members of the organising team
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Austria and the Slovak Republic
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Austria and the Slovak Republic
- Cristina Mahu, Minister-Counselor, Bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Austria and the Slovak Republic, embassy.austria@mfa.gov.md
Moldova4EU Diaspora Task Force:
Moldova4EU Diaspora Task Force: