Moldova presses for quicker EU accession ahead of European summit

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Moldova presses for quicker EU accession ahead of European summit

STORY: Moldova presses for quicker EU accession ahead of European summit DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Chisinau CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu 2. various of the street of Chisinau STORYLINE: The upcoming second European Political Community (EPC) summit will be an opportunity to showcase Moldova's readiness toward the European Union (EU) accession, Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu said on Wednesday. "We need to be showing, proving, and explaining Moldova's progress toward implementing the right standards and making the country fit for the membership," he said at a press conference in Chisinau, one day ahead of the summit. About 50 European heads of state and government, as well as EU leaders, will take part in the summit at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca on Thursday. Also on Wednesday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu said at another press conference that the country

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