President Maia Sandu of Moldova emphasized the need for the European Union to find innovative solutions to expedite Moldova's EU membership process. Sandu, who was re-elected on a pro-European platform, highlighted the importance of EU membership for Moldova's independence, especially in light of Russian interference. Moldova's candidacy is closely linked to Ukraine's, and both countries are working towards meeting the EU's accession requirements. The European Commission has acknowledged Moldova's reform efforts and aims to open negotiation clusters. Sandu urged the EU to consider internal reforms to overcome political obstacles in the enlargement process. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)