Press Release: European Union allocates new funding to boost energy and justice reform in the Republic of Moldova

The Commission has adopted the Annual Action Programme 2011 for the Republic of Moldova, worth €78.6 million. The funding will contribute to the country's development in the energy and justice sector.

On energy, the programme will promote for instance the research into renewable energy potential in Moldova and support public awareness campaigns on energy efficiency and renewable energy. In the justice sector, the adopted assistance package will contribute to improve efficiency of the justice system for example through providing advice and expertise on the creation of a Justice Sector Coordination Body.