Igor Grosu Meets Moldovans in Strasbourg, Discusses EU Integration and Propaganda Fight

MoldovaLive, 24 March 2025 10:20

During his participation in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament, Moldova’s Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met with Moldovans settled in Strasbourg, France. He discussed the government’s efforts in European integration and the fight against Russian propaganda. “I met wonderful, engaged people who stay deeply connected to everything happening in Moldova. I informed them about […] The post Igor Grosu Meets Moldovans in Strasbourg, Discusses EU Integration and Propaganda Fight appeared first on Moldova.

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