Negotiations with the EU can be threatened by the possible rise of anti-European parties in Chisinau, said Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gerasimov. She warned that the negotiations with the European Union could be slowed down or even put on hold if, after this year's parliamentary elections, anti-EU parties will enter the Moldovan legislature.

In a program on Radio Moldova station, Cristina Gerasimov brought the example of Georgia, stressing that a similar scenario could be repeated in the Republic of Moldova if Eurosceptic political forces come to power.

"If the citizens decide that anti-EU parties should come to power, these parties will follow their electoral platform. The chance to join is unique today," said Cristina Gerasimov.

She also provided details about the first European funds from the Economic Growth Plan announced by the EU.

"The first disbursement of pre-financing is projected either for April or for May. And the first installment is planned for July. So, after the pre-financing, the first installment will come in July. This disbursement depends on a set of measures that we are going to carry out as a country. The actual projects where these funds will go have not yet been decided," said Cristina Gerasimov.

The official also said that if the future Government decides that some investment projects agreed by the current government are not necessary for the Republic of Moldova, the funds for these projects will no longer be provided by the European Union.

"The Economic Growth Plan has two components, one for investments and the other one is a reform agenda. If the next Government decides that it is not in its interest to implement particular measures that we already have in the Economic Growth Plan, this money will not be disbursed," explained the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration.

Within the Economic Growth Plan, the European Union will provide €1.9 billion for infrastructure projects and the acceleration of reforms. Of the total amount, €520 million will be disbursed in the form of grants, while the rest are loans offered on advantageous terms.