Moldova: EU extends civilian mission mandate for two years
The Council of the European Union today adopted a decision extending the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM) for a further two years, until 31 May 2027. The budget allocation is over €19.8 million for the period.
The Council also decided to adjust EUPM Moldova’s mandate to increase the provision of strategic advice to the Moldovan authorities in the security sector.
“Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moldova has experienced more attempts to undermine its democratic institutions than ever before,” said EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. “Through our Mission, we helped Moldova strengthen its cybersecurity and improve its defence against hybrid threats. EU support for a stronger and more resilient Moldova is an investment in our own security, as well as in Moldova’s journey to becoming a member of the European Union itself.”
EUPM Moldova was established in April 2023 for an initial period of two years, with the objective of enhancing the resilience of the country’s security sector in the areas of crisis management and hybrid threats, including cybersecurity and countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). To this end, the mission provides advice at strategic level on the development of strategies and policies, and identifies the needs for organisation, training and equipment.
The Head of Mission is Cosmin Dinescu, and the Civilian Operations Commander is Stefano Tomat, EEAS Managing Director of the Civilian Operational Headquarters (CivOpsHQ).
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