The funds allocated by the European Union to Moldova are invested both in the development and modernization of the state and in regional stability and security. The European investments are also an instrument of solidarity with the countries that share the European values, Dr Hans-Gert Pottering, Chairman of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and ex-President of the European Parliament, said in the Konrad Adenauer European Policy Forum “Moldova’s Future in the European Union”, IPN reports.

Hans-Gert Pottering noted that the EU is a community of values that considers it is its duty to support the countries struggling for these values. “It is in our interest to support the countries that are close to us both in terms of values - countries that are democracies, developing democracies that develop freedoms and legal systems - and from geographical viewpoint. And this is something normal. I don’t know how much money Moldova receives from the EU, but I think the assistance is significant. This morning I visited a village in the Transnistrian region, the other side of Moldova. The mayor told us that he got some money from the EU. I think it is useful both for your country and for us to stabilize the situation in your country,” he stated.

Hans-Gert Pottering also said that it is in the interests of Moldova and of the EU member states to make sure that the money is used for the right purpose, underlining the importance of fighting corruption.

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) started work in Moldova in 2007, centering on political education and consultancy. Initially, the projects were coordinated through the Bucharest Office, but in 2009 the Foundation launched an individualized program for Moldova. In 2014, the Foundation registered a Representative Office in Moldova. The educational activities include conferences, seminars and workshops, while the counseling activities are aimed first of all at the political parties.