Olaf Scholz: Moldova is not alone

Moldova is not alone and has Europe’s support, stated German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in confirming his attendance at the European Political Community Summit, to be held in Moldova on June 1. The event will bring together 50 European leaders who will discuss solutions for Europe’s most pressing issues.

In his message, the German Chancellor stressed that the Summit will bring together the big European family in Moldova, with the EPC countries choosing peaceful cooperation, economic prosperity, respect for human rights and support for democracy.

“On June 1, the European family will gather in Moldova – a family that is united in the fight for peaceful cooperation, for economic prosperity, for human rights and for democracy. We believe that war no longer has a place in Europe. We are addressing those who are suffering from aggression and threats from Moscow. This is the strong message that the Summit of the European Political Community will convey. This is why Moldova has all our support. This is why Moldova is not alone”, Olaf Scholz was quoted as saying.

The EPC summit will take place on June 1 at Mimi Castle, about 35 kilometers southeast of Chisinau.



Official documents issued in the Republic of Moldova and Germany may now be used in each other’s countries with only an apostille, without the need for the legalization procedure. The measure enters into force following the Federal Republic of Germany’s withdrawal of the reservation it made in 2007 when the Republic of Moldova acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, IPN reports.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the decision was made following steps taken by Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popsoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his May 18–19 meeting with his German counterpart, Johann David Wadephul.

The ministry emphasizes that the new system will eliminate the need to visit multiple institutions or diplomatic missions to have documents legalized, which will reduce both the time required and the costs incurred by citizens. The simplified procedure will apply to official documents such as birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, criminal records, academic diplomas, and diploma supplements.

The Hague Convention on the Apostille entered into force for the Republic of Moldova on March 16, 2007. With its implementation in relations with Germany, the Republic of Moldova will benefit from the same simplified procedure for the recognition of official documents as it does with all 130 states and entities that are parties to the convention.

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Olaf Scholz: Moldova is not alone

Moldova is not alone and has Europe’s support, stated German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in confirming his attendance at the European Political Community Summit, to be held in Moldova on June 1. The event will bring together 50 European leaders who will discuss solutions for Europe’s most pressing issues.

In his message, the German Chancellor stressed that the Summit will bring together the big European family in Moldova, with the EPC countries choosing peaceful cooperation, economic prosperity, respect for human rights and support for democracy.

“On June 1, the European family will gather in Moldova – a family that is united in the fight for peaceful cooperation, for economic prosperity, for human rights and for democracy. We believe that war no longer has a place in Europe. We are addressing those who are suffering from aggression and threats from Moscow. This is the strong message that the Summit of the European Political Community will convey. This is why Moldova has all our support. This is why Moldova is not alone”, Olaf Scholz was quoted as saying.

The EPC summit will take place on June 1 at Mimi Castle, about 35 kilometers southeast of Chisinau.


Maritime schools could be opened in Moldova following the full transposition of relevant European legislation. The statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, who noted that there is growing interest in such programs, including from Ukrainian citizens affected by the war, according to IPN.

Vladimir Bolea stated that the new regulations will allow seaman’s books to be issued based on studies completed in the Republic of Moldova at authorized institutions.

The minister told the press that, at present, no ships are sailing under the flag of the Republic of Moldova, but the authorities are working to transpose European legislation and develop the legal framework necessary for the development of this sector.

According to him, the state and the Naval Agency could generate significant revenue both from ships sailing under the Moldovan flag and from institutions that train seafarers.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025