Moldova applied to join the EU in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the country has set 2030 as a target to join the bloc.

But it is is deeply divided between its pro-EU aspirations, and the temptation to side with Russia, which has supported Moldova’s Transnistria since the eastern region declared its independence 30 years ago.

Earlier this month, Moldova's pro-Western incumbent president Maia Sandu won a second term in a race that was marred by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud and intimidation. The EU also held its breath when Moldovans voted in favor of EU membership by only a razor-thin majority of 50.35%.

The country’s foreign affairs minister Mihai Popşoi was in Brussels this week for meetings with his European counterparts and MEPs to discuss progress along Moldova’s path to the EU.

Euronews's Sergio Cantone had an interview with him, today featured in Radio Schuman.

A quick overview at the agenda today, with pivotal events behind closed doors among political group presidents at the European Parliament.

On the last part of the show, Radio Schuman looks at the best and the worst places in Europe to speak English.

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