Article 9 — Submission of the Reform Agenda

1. In order to receive any support under this Regulation, Moldova shall submit to the Commission a Reform Agenda for 2025-2027 based on the key principles and objectives of socio-economic and fundamental reforms set out in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement, agreed under the European Neighbourhood Policy, and the enlargement policy framework. 2. The Reform Agenda shall provide an overarching framework to achieve the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3, setting out the reforms to be undertaken by Moldova, as well as investment areas. The Reform Agenda shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms through a comprehensive and coherent package. In the areas of the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law, the fight against corruption, including high-level corruption, fundamental rights and the freedom of expression, the Reform Agenda shall reflect the assessments in the enlargement policy framework. 3. The Reform Agenda shall be consistent with the latest macroeconomic and fiscal policy framework submitted to the Commission in the context of the economic and financial dialogue with the Union. 4. The Reform Agenda shall be consistent with and support the reform priorities identified in the context of Moldova’s accession path, and in other relevant documents, the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement and the ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050. 5. The Reform Agenda shall respect the general principles set out in Article 4. 6. The Reform Agenda shall be prepared in an inclusive and transparent manner, in consultation with social partners and civil society organisations. 7. The Commission shall invite Moldova to submit its Reform Agenda by 24 June 2025. The Commission shall transmit Moldova’s Reform Agenda to the European Parliament and the Council as soon as it is received.