http://www.ape.md/ 19.06.2013 en http://www.ape.md/ Copyright (c) 2013 http://www.ape.md/Interview with Victor Chirila: Moldova is close to becoming politically and institutionally failed state. Info-Prim Neo. 27.05.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=153&id=1986 The Republic of Moldova is very close to becoming a politically and institutionally failed state that will be ignored by its main foreign partners. According to Victor Chirila, executive director of the Foreign Policy Association, the only chance to avoid this collapse is to form a pro-European Government consisting of non-discredited persons and to have an appropriate reaction to the last European Parliament officials’ attempts to contribute to overcoming the political crisis in Moldova.]]> 28.05.2013 11:22 Victor Chirila: May 9 2013 – The Success Story accompanied on its last journey. 14.05.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1976 On May 3, 2013 after a long, hard and untreatable disease, hit by a blind bullet at a boar hunting, died the wunderkind of the Eastern Partnership, the spoiled schoolgirl of Europe – the Success Story of Moldova. In the last moments of her life, she was accompanied by her father Vladimir Filat, President of the Liberal Democratic Party and her step uncle Vladimir Voronin, President of the Communist Party. ]]> 14.05.2013 16:30 Victor Chirila: Quo vadis, Moldova? APE-FES. 29.03.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1956 For two decades, the answer escapes us as a Fata Morgana in the desert of Sahara. For two decades, the Republic of Moldova struggles between to be and not to be. For two decades, Moldova swings confused between East and West. For two decades, we choose between democracy and oligarchy, wealth and poverty, between the modern state and the bankrupt one, forgotten at the edge of European civilization. ]]> 29.03.2013 14:55 Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in Republic of Moldova, Progress in 2012 and recommendations for action, Brussels, 20.3.2013, SWD(2013) 80 final http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=155&id=1946 21.03.2013 09:47 Implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy in 2012 Regional Report: Eastern Partnership, Brussels, 20.3.2013, SWD(2013) 85 final http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=155&id=1945 21.03.2013 09:47 EUROPEAN COMMISSION, MEMO, Brussels, 20 March 2013, ENP Country Progress Report 2012 – Republic of Moldova http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=155&id=1944 20.03.2013 13:02 Joint Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the no-confidence vote taken by the Moldovan Parliament on 5 March 2013 , EUROPEA4 U4IO4 Brussels, A 113/13 http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1934 06.03.2013 09:34 Victor Chirila: Can Transnistria be reintegrated? APE. 25.02.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1932 Transnistria’s reintegration with a special status within the Republic of Moldova is one of the fundamental priorities of the Moldovan constitutional authorities . To achieve this goal, the Government of the Republic of Moldova is determined to plead for the full withdrawal of the Russian military forces from the territory of the country, replacing peacekeeping forces with an international civilian mission and the settlement of the conflict in the 5 + 2 format, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. In turn, the secessionist Transnistrian administration rejects from the very beginning any discussions or negotiations with respect to the reintegration of the Transnistrian region with a special status within the Republic of Moldova.]]> 26.02.2013 00:00 Council of the European Union, Press Release, 3222nd Council meeting Foreign Affairs, Brussels, 18 February 2013 http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1924 19.02.2013 11:24 Signing of two bilateral agreements will bring Moldova closer to EU, Schuebel. Info-Prim Neo. 04.02.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=183&id=1912 06.02.2013 11:00 Reformation process in Moldova can be faster than now, European official. Info-Prim Neo. 04.02.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=183&id=1911 The reformation process in Moldova can be faster than now, considers the Head of the EU Delegation to Moldova DirkSchuebel. In an interview for Radio Free Europe, the ambassador said he hopes very much that the debates inside the Alliance for European Integration will not hamper the continuation of reforms and their implementation can be even accelerated. ]]> 06.02.2013 10:59 Victoria Bucataru: Lack of effectivive communication strategy on European vector: whim or necessity? Moldova’s Foreign Policy Statewatch, Issue 58, January 2013. Institute for Development and Social Initiatives „Viitorul”. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1905 ]]> 29.01.2013 00:00 Victor Chirila: Why a Strategic Partnership between Moldova and Russia Is Not a Realistic Option? Foreign Policy Association (APE). 24.01.2013. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1900 ]]> 24.01.2013 10:59 Victor Chirila: How Civil Society is Working to Thaw “Frozen Conflicts” in Eurasia. Open Society Foundations. January 21, 2013 http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1899 Transnistria, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh are so-called “frozen conflicts” of the Eastern Partnership, a grouping which includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. These conflicts represent a serious challenge to the security, stability, and prosperity of the Eastern Partnership countries. The last 20 years have proven that their resolution cannot be achieved by using military force. On the contrary, their future settlement needs a complex approach that would involve not only political negotiation, but also civil society dialogues, confidence and partnership building and reconciliation. That approach has become the official policy of Moldovan authorities with regard to the Transnistrian conflict. Yet, it has gained modest ground in Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh, where the main political actors are in a deadlock. ]]> 23.01.2013 15:33 Victor Chirila: Will Prime Minister Filat fly to the Moon? Moscow and Tiraspol want a convincing answer. Info-Prim Neo. 13.11.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1872 When asked about the prospects of settling the Transnistrian issue, Prime Minister Filat states each time that he is ready to fly to the moon if this is what it takes to achieve Moldova’s reintegration. Does Mr. Filat want to repeat the adventures of Baron Munchhausen? Certainly not, the Prime Minister is an experienced, pragmatic and rational politician and not at all an adventurer. Speaking metaphorically, he wants to assure us that in order to solve this conflict he is decided to do everything in his power. ]]> 13.11.2012 13:06 Rosian Vasiloi, State Border Management - achievements and challenges in the context of implementing the Action Plan on Visa Liberalization with the European Union (Phase I and Phase II). APE-BTD project, 01.11.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1855 01.11.2012 15:01 Corneliu Gurin: Authorities must show political will in promoting reforms. Info-Prim Neo. 30.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=183&id=1863 Moldovan authorities are progressing well in applying the action Plan regarding the liberalization of the visa regime with the European Union, yet there are some debts. The authorities must show political will and capacities in promoting reforms, underlines Corneliu Gurin, legal expert at the Association for Participative Democracy ADEPT. ]]> 30.10.2012 14:37 Victor Chirila: Moldova should overcome a number of obstacles impeding UE integrations. Info-Prim Neo. 29.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=183&id=1862 While Moldova's objective to join the European Union one day is realistic, our country has to overcome a number of obstacles and challenges that could impede its achievement. This opinion was voiced at the EU-Moldova Forum in Berlin, and discussed on Monday in Chisinau at a Press Club meeting of the Foreign Policy Association. ]]> 29.10.2012 14:32 Stefan Fule speech: EU-Moldova Forum organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik / Berlin, Germany. 22 October 2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1848 It may well be a historic challenge. What we need is goodwill backed by a well-balanced sense of self-interest. Our current negotiations show how similar the European Union and Moldova are in that respect. Can I therefore conclude with a reference to the Treaty on the European Union, whose Article 49 shows us the way forward: “Any European State which respects the European values and is committed to promoting them may apply to become a member of the Union.”]]> 26.10.2012 12:55 Alexandru Baltag, The impact of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Energy Community on the domestic energy security sector. APE - FES. 26.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1847 26.10.2012 12:14 Ion Schidu: Implementing the anti-discrimination law in the liberalization of the visa regime with the EU: achievements and challenges. APE - BTD. 19.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1844 19.10.2012 17:05 Corneliu Gurin: Anti-corruption reforms in the context of the visa liberalization dialogue with the EU. APE - BTD. 19.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1842 This paper was presented at the EU - Republic of Moldova Forum in Berlin, organized on 22-23 October 2012.]]> 19.10.2012 00:00 Eugen Revenco: Reform of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) in the context of the visa liberalization dialogue with the EU. APE - FES. 19.10.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1843 This paper was presented at the EU - Republic of Moldova Forum in Berlin, organized on 22-23 October 2012.]]> 19.10.2012 00:00 Viorel Chivriga: The Evolution of Economic Reforms in the Republic of Moldova: 2011 – 2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1895 This paper was presented at the EU - Republic of Moldova Forum in Berlin, organized on 22-23 October 2012.]]> 16.10.2012 00:00 Victoria Bucătaru: Moldova and European Union: from cooperation to integration (2011-2012) http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1874 This paper was presented at the EU - Republic of Moldova Forum in Berlin, organized on 22-23 October 2012]]> 15.10.2012 00:00 Radu Vrabie: Transnistrian Settlement: 2011 – 2012 http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=156&id=1894 This paper was presented at the EU - Republic of Moldova Forum in Berlin, organized on 22-23 October 2012.]]> 14.10.2012 11:03 Speech by President Barroso to European Union Heads of Delegation, Annual Conference of EU Heads of Delegation, EUSR and Chargés d'Affaires /Brussels. 4 September 2012 http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1812 We have concluded negotiations with Ukraine but the signing of the Agreement will depend on Kiev’s commitment to the European values. I hope that by the 3rd Eastern Partnership Summit, which will take place next year, more of these Agreements will be concluded, notably with Moldova.]]> 04.09.2012 12:24 Victor Chirila: Transnistrian settlement process: step by step, but where to? Info-Prim Neo. 15.08.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=152&id=1792 This analysis has been written in the framework of the APE project “European Integration and Foreign Policy Debates” that is implemented in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Moldova. ]]> 15.08.2012 08:58 Annual Action Programme 2012 in favour of the Republic of Moldova to be financed under Article 19 08 01 03 of the general budget of the European Union. Brussels, 3.8.2012. http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=155&id=1782 08.08.2012 10:05 The Answer of the High Representative, Vice President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton and the Member of the European Commission, Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmstrom http://www.ape.md/libview.php?l=en&idc=154&id=1780 08.08.2012 09:51