At today’s EU-Moldova Investment Conference, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, announced a comprehensive set of investment plans and projects totalling €641 million. These initiatives will be developed in collaboration with international financial institutions, private sector partners, and public stakeholders.
The focus will be on supporting strategic sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, education, and sustainable agriculture. The primary objective is to enhance Moldova’s economic resilience, improve infrastructure, expand access to financial resources, and facilitate the country’s integration into European value chains.
In alignment with the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova, a commitment of up to €433 million has been secured through a combination of EU grants, guarantees, and loans in cooperation with key international financial institutions. Several noteworthy investment projects have been announced:
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) will support investments to improve energy efficiency in public buildings and residential housing. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will focus on modernising school infrastructure across Moldova. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will enhance digital infrastructure and services, develop strategic investment frameworks, and bolster private sector competitiveness and innovation. Finally, the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) and the Green for Growth Fund (GGF) are committed to expanding access to finance for both businesses and households.
These initiatives represent a significant stride towards furthering Moldova’s development and integration within the European market.
Private investments
Under the Call for Expressions of Interest for private investments in Moldova, eight projects have been selected, representing potential investments of up to €208 million. In a significant ceremony attended by Commissioner Kos, President Maia Sandu, and Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, Letters of Intent were signed with various organisations to advance Moldova’s integration into European value chains through private equity investments.
The selected projects include:
INVL will facilitate Moldova’s integration into European value chains; TET will develop a secure, AI-ready data centre; and Micro Nano Tech will enhance innovation capacity in high-tech sectors.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals will promote research, education, and medical training while advancing biopharmaceutical and medical technology capabilities. KB Container will strengthen Moldova’s manufacturing potential for both the European Union market and Ukraine’s reconstruction requirements, and Danube Logistics will improve transport connectivity and trade links with Ukraine and the European Union. Additionally, BOSAQ will establish modern, efficient, and affordable water infrastructure for citizens and the agricultural sector, and VED-MAR AGRO will support the transition towards higher-value agri-food exports.
These initiatives are designed to promote sustainable economic development and enhance Moldova’s position across various sectors.
“The business case for Moldova is strong and investors are already counting on Moldova’s future inside the EU. At today’s EU-Moldova investment conference we signed projects worth up to EUR 640m in planned investment. This will drive economic growth and help create opportunities for young people to build a future at home,” Commissioner Kos posted on X.
On 22 June, the European Union and Moldova will convene for the second EU-Moldova Summit. This summit will underscore the strategic significance of Moldova’s future within the EU framework and highlight the robustness of our cooperative efforts. The European Union remains committed to working closely with the Government of Moldova, international financial institutions, private sector partners, and other key stakeholders. Our collective goal is to advance the announced initiatives and support their successful implementation, ultimately delivering measurable benefits to Moldova’s economy, businesses, and citizens.
