€300 energy bill with a €270 salary? Moldova is resisting Moscow with the help of EU assistance

Friday, Jul 4, 2025

Der Standard

EU and Moldova meet; citizens benefit from EU aid despite low wages and high energy costs.

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The first EU-Moldova summit is taking place in Chișinău, with diplomats noting significant progress in accession talks. Despite the positive diplomatic atmosphere, a local family highlights the financial strain, reporting energy bills of 300 Euros against a minimum income of nearly 270 Euros and stagnant average gross salaries of 750 Euros, though they are proud of their energy-efficient home renovation supported by EU projects.

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