IDM Director discusses Moldova’s EU integration with parliamentary delegation 

IDM Director Sebastian Schäffer met with Marcel Spatari, Chair of the Committee on European Integration, and Marina Morozova, Chair of the Friendship Group with Austria and Vice Chair of the Committee on Social Protection, Health, and Family. The meeting, facilitated by the Austrian Parlamentsdirektion and coordinated by Katharina Stourzh, was part of a study visit of the Moldovan Parliament to Vienna. 

The discussion focused on Moldova’s progress and the remaining challenges in the EU accession process, including legislative alignment, institutional resilience, and the broader political environment in the region. Both sides emphasised that Moldova’s path toward the EU requires strong cooperation across borders and sectors. 

As Schäffer underlined, the IDM has long been a friend of Moldova. The country needs reliable partners on its European journey, and this includes think tanks, decision-makers, and civil society working together for the benefit of the population. Preparing EU member states for the implications of enlargement is equally important to ensure a sustainable and credible accession process. 

The meeting reaffirmed Moldova’s strategic relevance for the stability and democratic development of Central and Eastern Europe and highlighted IDM’s ongoing commitment to supporting EU integration efforts across the region.