EU may restrict Moldovans' access to jobs after accession
An EU negotiating document says member states could limit the employment of Moldovan workers for a transition period after accession.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If Moldova joins the EU, EU citizenship will not automatically give you the right to work anywhere in the bloc. Some states could keep extra conditions for Moldovans. Moldovans who already work legally in a member state keep their rights.
What happened
The EU's official negotiating position for Cluster 2 "Internal Market", dated 12 October 2026, says member states could restrict the employment of workers from the Republic of Moldova. The document does not set how long the restrictions would last, which countries would apply them or which categories of workers they would cover. The issue will be revisited at a later stage of talks, after a European Commission impact assessment.
In short
- The negotiating document is dated 12 October 2026 and was consulted by BANI.MD.
- The EU finds that Moldova has a low level of alignment with EU law on free movement of workers.
- Before accession, Chisinau must give EU citizens access to its job market without restrictions, on equal terms with Moldovan citizens.
- Brussels asks for stronger institutions handling labour mobility and preparation for joining the European EURES job network.
Original sources
- Pașaport european, dar fără acces liber la muncă! UE pregătește restricții pentru moldoveni și după aderare · in RomanianRead it on Bani.md
- Moldovenii ar putea să nu lucreze liber în UE nici după aderare. Ce prevede documentul Bruxellesului · in RomanianRead it on Realitatea.md
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