European Parliament President Roberta Metzola confirmed the European Union’s support for the Republic of Moldova’s aspirations to join the EU bloc and began her speech at a large pro-European rally in Chisinau with a message in Romanian that was met with applause. crowd.

Roberta Metzola began her speech in Romanian and was met with a standing ovation from the audience

“Dear citizens of the Republic of Moldova, dear Europeans. I came to bring only one message: Europe is Moldova, Moldova is Europe,” Metzola said.

Then the President of the European Parliament continued in English.

“Europe is your family, and you have the right to choose the fate of your country. You have chosen Europe, and Europe will welcome you with open arms and an open heart. There are no big or small countries in Europe, we believe in equality and justice. You will make Europe stronger. Together we can face anything, because Moldova is strong,” Metzola said.

Then he continued again in Romanian: “Moldova is not alone!”

“Europe saw your courage, how you chose freedom over autocracy. The world saw your extraordinary generosity to Ukrainians, you opened your homes and hearts to them. We are ready to support you as long as it takes,” Metzola said at the time in a speech in English.

“You chose Europe, and now you have the right and responsibility to see it through to the end. In recent years, you have taken important steps, even in these conditions, when there is a war on the border, you have not deviated from the path,” Metzola said.

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Metzola: “It is also important for the European Union that the Republic of Moldova is a member”

Before speaking at the Grand National Assembly Square (PMAN), Metzola also gave a short interview to Ziar de Gardă, in which he said that “it is also important for the European Union to have the Republic of Moldova as a member”.

“First of all, it is not only the decision of Moldovans to be in the European Union, but it is also important for the European Union to have the Republic of Moldova as a member. I am from the smallest member state and we always ask ourselves what we can do. For me, membership of the European Union continues to protect independence, but also brings security and prosperity. I am here in Moldova today to convey this message,” said Roberta Metzola when asked why she supports the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU, reports Ziarul de Gardă.