The EU cooperates with Moldova in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its eastern regional dimension, the Eastern Partnership. Moldova’s GDP per capita is around $ 3,300 per year. Although often overlooked, the geopolitical implications of Moldova cannot be underestimated. The capital city is Chișinău. If the United Kingdom and/or Ireland ceases to be bound as part of the EU in accordance with Article 4a of that Protocol, the EU together with the United Kingdom and/or Ireland shall immediately inform the Republic of Moldova of any change in their position, in which The two sides are deepening their relations with the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, which was signed in June 2014. This is a community of non-EASA European countries with which EASA cooperates on the implementation of the EU aviation safety rules - either in the framework of comprehensive aviation agreements already concluded with the EU or in anticipation of such agreements. Moldova has sought closer integration with Europe. Ambassador to Moldova is Dereck J. Hogan; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department’s Key Officers List. The Republic of Moldova is the largest recipient of EU aid per capita in the European Neighbourhood. Moldova (/mɒlˈdoʊvə/ (listen), sometimes UK: /ˈmɒldəvə/), officially the Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Republica Moldova), is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. The Association Agreement including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area provides for stronger political association and economic integration between the EU and the Republic of Moldova (Moldova) and has created constantly growing trade between the partners. The European Union is Moldova's biggest trade partner. Instead, it seems that corruption running rampant and rule of law is not being respected. Besides stockpiles of small arms and the fear of a Russian military avant-poste, Brussels is interested to know more about Moldova because the country presents the EU with an opportunity to evaluate its … Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe, with its economy relying heavily on agriculture. Ambassador to Moldova is Dereck J. Hogan; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department’s Key Officers List. Moldova has applied to join the EU. 70% of total Moldovan exports and 56% of total trade went to the EU in 2018. I think that strengthening of economic ties would be more beneficial to Moldova at this point than full membership. Bilateral Representation The U.S. In 2014, Moldova signed an EU Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA). This arrangement provides for a basis of cooperation with the EU in the political, commercial, economic, legal, cultural and scientific areas. on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Moldova belongs in the European Union, now more than ever. The Republic of Moldova is today between the East and the West, and each player, in particular Russia, have interests in the country. Moldova as a litmus test for EU soft power. European Interest: Moldova signed the Association Agreement with the EU on 27 June 2014, accepting that it should establish democratic standards and rule of law, and implement economic reforms.