EU-Moldova Summit: Progress, justice, external risks
Radio Moldova,
19 June 2025 8:50
The first-ever Moldova-European Union Summit, scheduled for July 4 in Chișinău, marks a significant stride in the country's European integration.
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The first-ever Moldova-European Union Summit, scheduled for July 4 in Chișinău, marks a significant stride in the country's European integration.
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