# European Council grants Moldova candidate status alongside Ukraine

Date: 2022

On 23 June 2022 the same conclusions that named Ukraine also granted Moldova candidate status. Georgia received a European perspective. [Michel](/people/charles-michel) chaired. Candidate status is not membership.

## People

- Charles Michel: https://factrail.ai/people/charles-michel

## Drivers

- Democratic Resilience: https://factrail.ai/drivers/democratic-resilience

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-leaders-grant-moldova-candidate-status-2022-06-23/
- https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/06/23/european-council-conclusions-23-24-june-2022/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-moldova-candidate-2022