Moldovans see ever-improving relations with EU, opinion poll finds 

Almost nine out of ten Moldovans (89%) feel their country has good relations with the EU, the highest level recorded in the past decade, according to the 2026 annual survey of opinion in the Republic of Moldova.

This latest survey was conducted in January-February 2026 and involved face-to-face interviews with a representative sample of 1,027 people across the country. The opinion polls have been carried out annually by the EUNEIGHBOURS east Programme in Moldova and the five other countries of the Eastern Partnership since 2016.

The EU is widely recognised as Moldova’s leading financial partner: 90% believe the EU provides high or moderate levels of financial support and 77% identify it as the country’s largest financial contributor. Trust in the EU is also high at 70%, almost 20 points higher than trust in any other global actors. 

Overall, most Moldovans (57%) have a positive image of the EU, compared to 13% who have a negative image.

Support for EU membership in Moldova remains strong: 58% support Moldova joining the EU, while opposition stands at 22%, and 20% remain neutral, indicating broad support but also a sizeable undecided segment. There is nevertheless a greater concensus on the perceived benefits of EU membership, with 71% saying it would bring more advantages than disadvantages, led by ‘a better future for their children’ (47%), and ‘better quality of life’ (43%).

Most of those asked (76%) believe Moldova will join the European Union at some stage, 33% of them within five years. 

Asked about the areas in which they would like to see greater EU support, 38% said agriculture, 33% health, and 32% infrastructure.

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Moldova annual survey 2026 – factsheet

Moldova annual survey 2026 – country report