The former Soviet country Moldova is squashed in between Romania and Ukraine. The country has been named the poorest in Europe by The World Bank, and the problems facing the country are massive. 34 percent of the population live under the poverty rate and survive on less than 1,70 Euro a day. But the EU is getting closer to Moldova. Once Moldova’s neighbouring country Romania becomes a part of the union it will be just next door. That may be as soon as in January 2007.