Press Release: Joint press release following the first Association Council meeting between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova

The European Union and the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter "Moldova) held on 16 March 2015 the first meeting of the Association Council under the new Association Agreement. The EU and Moldova reconfirmed the common will to implement their commitments regarding Moldova´s political association and economic integration with the EU.

ESO: Background information: Website: Eastern Partnership http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-eastern-partnership/

ESO: Background information: The EU risks alienating the Moldovan population if it fails to take a tougher line with the country’s pro-European parties http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-eu-risks-alienating-the-moldovan-population-if-it-fails-to-take-a-tougher-line-with-the-countrys-pro-european-parties/

ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 16 March 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/foreign-affairs-council-16-march-2015/

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