Macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova: opening statements by Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens/EFA, CZ), rapporteur and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs will decide on the approval of €150 million in macro-financial aid for Moldova to cover part of the country’s external financing needs. The EU will pay out the support - €120 million in loans and €30 million in grants - in three instalments to help the Moldovan government stabilise its economy. Opening statements by Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens/EFA, CZ), rapporteur and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy.