Euromonitor 38 (2015/12/04): ZLSAC între Moldova și UE după un ande implementare
Euromonitor 38 (2015/12/04): DCFTA between Moldova and EU after one year

Author(s): Ana Popa
Subject(s): National Economy, Welfare services, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: EXPERT-GRUP Centrul Analitic Independent
Keywords: Democratic institutions; Transnistria conflict; capacity of administration; juridical system; economic reforms; foreign trade; social development; migration; border control;
Summary/Abstract: September 2015 marked the end of one year since the entry into force of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union (EU). This is certainly one of the greatest achievements in EU-Moldova relations. From the initial stages of the Association Agreement (AA) and DCFTA negotiation process, they have generated high expectations among supporters of European integration and fueled speculation by Eurosceptics. One year after the implementation of DCFTA begins, it is the right time to see to what extent these expectations have been met. // The first year after the implementation of DCFTA was marked by serious economic and political problems, both in the EU and in the Republic of Moldova, which affected the demand on the internal market and the confidence of the business environment, generating consequences for foreign trade activity and investments of both parties. Moreover, they were accentuated by the repercussions from Russia - an important trading partner for the Republic of Moldova and the EU (especially for some states). All these factors certainly distort the results of the first year of DCFTA implementation.

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