Integration into the European Union is supported by 82% of businesspeople in the Republic of Moldova, who are convinced that accession will bring greater stability, access to financing, and the opportunity to expand into new markets. This finding is part of the 2025 Entrepreneurs’ Barometer, conducted by the Partnerships for the New Economy association, IPN reports.
The study shows that support for the European path has increased among entrepreneurs, while only 8% reject this option. Among the greatest advantages seen by the business environment are access to grants and advantageous loans (42%), economic and political stability (41%), as well as higher quality standards (29%). Only one in ten entrepreneurs fears negative effects.
Even though they look towards the future with optimism, business people do not ignore the challenges. Nearly 40% believe that adapting products to European standards will be difficult, 31% fear the increase in competition, and 28% mention compliance costs. Nevertheless, half of the companies (52%) assert that they are already prepared for accession.
Another aspect highlighted by the report is the difference between the business environment and the general population. While about half of the citizens support integration, entrepreneurs declare themselves much more determined, a fact explained by the authors of the study through pragmatism and a higher level of information.
The barometer also analyzes economic relations with Romania, which remain stable: 10% of respondents import from Romania, 8% export to this market, and 5% already have businesses across the Prut. Another 6% intend to open one, signaling increased interest in expanding into the Romanian space.
Regarding the internal situation, 29% of entrepreneurs believe that Moldova’s economy is better than in 2024, another 29% say it has remained the same, and nearly 40% see it as weaker. However, expectations for the next year are optimistic: 41% of respondents expect a positive evolution, compared to 38% in 2024.
