On 24 June, Slawomir Pichor, Head of EUBAM, participated in the 13th meeting of the European Union Security Hub, held in Chisinau. It carried special significance as it marked nearly three years since the establishment of the EU Support Hub for Internal Security and Border Management in the Republic of Moldova.
The event brought together national and international experts, EU partners, and representatives from Europol, Frontex, CEPOL, Eurojust, the OSCE, SEESAC, EUBAM, and Moldovan authorities to discuss new strategic directions in the field of security. The focus was on identifying joint solutions to current challenges and developing efficient response mechanisms.
Over the past three years, more than 1300 decision-makers, managers and specialists from across Europe have come to Moldova with a common goal: to strengthen citizens’ security and protect democratic values. The Hub has become a key platform for policy development, knowledge sharing and operational cooperation among partners.
The Security Hub has delivered tangible results. In 2023 alone, partners carried out approximately 110 operational actions through EMPACT, produced the first OSINT analysis on Moldova and submitted it to Europol, and conducted more than 15 joint investigations, helping to identify and counter emerging cross-border crime trends. Moldova also hosted the first two Eastern Forums on border security and border management, bringing together officials from over 10 countries and reinforcing Moldova’s role as a security contributor to the European Union.
Key topics on the agenda included combating organised crime, enhancing information exchange between national authorities and European agencies, and strengthening the capacity of frontline personnel. These efforts directly support the protection of families, communities and society at large, helping to ensure a safe and stable environment for all. Discussions also addressed the performance of Moldova’s security systems in light of the new European strategic framework, highlighting progress made and setting priorities for the next phase of cooperation.
Today, the Hub serves as a multifunctional platform for prevention, response, and collaboration, demonstrating what is possible when policy, training, and operations come together in the name of public safety, both in Moldova and across Europe.
