16th meeting of the EU-Moldova Civil Society Platform: commitments on accession, social reforms and economic growth

Members welcomed the parliamentary election results and the completion of bilateral screening, and committed to supporting the opening of Cluster 1 "Fundamentals" with inclusive consultation. They repeated their call for an Economic and Social Council with an adequate budget. Co-chair Liliana Palihovici stressed that civil society is an indispensable partner in integration.

The declaration asks the Government to align legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and EU standards, ensure accessibility and build disaggregated disability data. It also calls for a budgeted action plan to move from institutional care to family and community services, and full application of the European Child Guarantee. On the economy, members stressed the need to absorb the EUR 1.9 billion of EU support under the Growth Plan, improve public-sector governance and shift to a higher-productivity model. They also urged swift adoption of the 2026 minimum wage decision, targeting 50% of the average wage under Directive (EU) 2022/2041.