# Romania-Moldova cross-border cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-moldova-cross-border-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-22T17:49:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Cross-border cooperation between Romania and Moldova has progressed from local administrative partnerships to larger, EU-funded regional initiatives.

Initially, the commune of Jucu in Romania and the village of Mașcăuți in Moldova moved toward a twinning agreement intended to foster joint development, infrastructure improvements, and cultural ties. Mayor Valentin‑Dorel Pojar noted that EU funding had previously modernized Jucu, and the partnership aimed to bring similar benefits to Mașcăuți.

This cooperation expanded through the launch of several INTERREG-funded projects. In Moldova, the CONNECT project, a partnership between the Anenii Noi District Council and Botoșani County Council, was established with a budget of approximately 1.46 million euros to improve healthcare access and medical infrastructure. Additionally, the CROSS-EDU Link project was initiated to enhance digital safety for children in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: EU-funded cross-border projects launch in Moldova and Romania

New EU-funded INTERREG projects have launched in Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine to improve cross-border healthcare infrastructure and enhance digital safety for children.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-funded-cross-border-projects-launch-in-moldova-and-romania

### 2026-08-02: Jucu, Romania and Mașcăuți, Moldova agree to twin partnership

Jucu, Romania and Mașcăuți, Moldova will sign a twinning pact to launch joint development projects and boost cross‑border ties, with EU funding cited as a key benefit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jucu-romania-and-macui-moldova-agree-to-twin-partnership

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