16.02.2026

Foreign Policy Newsletter 01/239, January 2026: Between Challenges and Opportunities: What Lies Ahead in 2026?

The first edition of this year’s FES/APE Foreign Policy Newsletter explores a period full of uncertainties and strategic choices for the Republic of Moldova.

The first edition of this year’s FES/APE Foreign Policy Newsletter explores a period full of uncertainties and strategic choices for the Republic of Moldova. Amid regional tensions and high expectations regarding the pace of domestic reforms, Chișinău faces the challenge of advancing European integration and managing internal stability.

In the current newsletter, through interviews and articles, experts examine the effects of the war in Ukraine on national security, the situation in Transnistria, and economic challenges, as well as the need for reforms in justice, public administration, and the management of European funds. The January issue also highlights foreign policy priorities and the prospects for EU accession, offering a comprehensive view of Moldova’s European path, navigating complex challenges while seizing strategic opportunities.

Read the full edition HERE.

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