This was discussed during a phone call between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Gert Jan Koopman, the European Commission's Director-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood Policy. The officials noted Moldova's progress in implementing reforms agreed upon with the European Commission and discussed the next steps in their implementation. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government's priority is to accelerate projects and translate European investments into tangible results for citizens—improving roads, ensuring energy security, modernizing agriculture, schools, and hospitals, as well as improving the efficiency of public services. "We are achieving good results in implementing reforms. Now we need to accelerate the implementation of projects and, as quickly as possible, turn the opportunities provided by the Growth Plan into investments that develop the economy and improve people's lives," noted Vasile Tofan. The discussion also touched on Moldova's preparations for the cold season, with an emphasis on energy security and ensuring uninterrupted supply. The Prime Minister also provided an update on the progress of drafting the necessary regulatory framework for declaring a state of emergency, as well as on the measures being taken by the authorities to strengthen the country's resilience in the coming period. Vasili Tofan and Gert Jan Koopman also discussed improving the efficiency of government agencies and enhancing the services provided to citizens. The Growth Plan is the largest financial assistance package provided by the European Union to Moldova, totaling 1.9 billion euros. // 23.09.2026 — InfoMarket