Supreme Security Council meets to discuss the emergency situation in justice field

The members of the Supreme Security Council are meeting today, starting at 1 p.m. to discuss the emergency situation in the judiciary. The decision was taken by the president of the country, Maia Sandu, after the General Assembly of Judges postponed the appointment of the members of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM).

Bogdan Aurescu: The situation in the Republic of Moldova will be discussed at the meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs from the EU member states

Attempts to destabilize the situation in the Republic of Moldova is again in the attention of the European Union. The evolution of the events in Chisinau will be put on the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Monday, at the initiative of the head of diplomacy from Bucharest, Bogdan Aurescu.

MEP Corina Crețu became a citizen of the Republic of Moldova

The Romanian MEP, Corina Crețu, received a positive opinion regarding the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova and she will be issued identity documents as a citizen of our country.

Maia Sandu convenes the Supreme Security Council, after the General Assembly of Judges postponed the appointment of CSM members

"I understand that the judges still decided to block the cleansing of the judiciary and continue to put obstacles in the restoration of justice in Moldova. I announce that I will convene for Monday, at 2:00 p.m., the Supreme Security Council in connection with the emergency situation in the judiciary", reads President Maia Sandu's message.

President of France Emmanuel Macron declares support for the Republic of Moldova "in the face of destabilization attempts"

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for his Moldovan counterpart, Maia Sandu, in the face of "Russian destabilization attempts" in the Republic of Moldova and "the tensions they cause", the Elysee Palace announced, quoted by France Presse and Agerpres.

Maia Sandu before the Government and Parliament: "I request the set-up of the Anti-Corruption Court - a specialized court to investigate cases of major corruption"

No matter how complicated it will be, the authorities of the Republic of Moldova will complete the cleansing of the judiciary. "We all know that people demand justice, and justice is built through trust," said the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, in the plenary session of the Parliament. The Head of State asked the Government and the Parliament to create a court to investigate cases of high corruption, including in the justice system.

LIVE // Maia Sandu's speech in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, gives a speech in the plenary session of the Parliament. "In 2030, the Republic of Moldova must be a member country of the European Union. Now is our real chance to become a member with full rights, we have the support of the EU states. Moldovans have chosen the European path, but how quickly we will get there depends on all of us", said the Moldovan president.

Romania’s Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca will pay an official visit to the Republic of Moldova

The Prime Minister of Romania Nicolae Ciuca will pay a visit to the Republic of Moldova next week. This was announced by Prime Minister Dorin Recean during a briefing, after the working visit to the Drochia district, when he was asked about Romania's help in the process of our country's EU accession negotiations.

Dorin Recean, about the protesters: "Instead of working, they take money to cause destabilization"

Prime Minister Dorin Recean reacted to the protests organized by the Movement for the People Party. The Prime Minister suggested the demonstrators to work, instead of taking money and blocking roads. The prime minister is confident that, following the justice reform, the organizers of the protests and their illegal financiers will be brought to justice.

CSM will be headed by an interim president

Nina Cernat will provide the interim position of president of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), starting on March 21. The decision was taken today by the members of the CSM.

LIVE// The press conference held by Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu and his UK counterpart, James Cleverly

The head of diplomacy of the Republic of Moldova, Nicu Popescu, is hosting in Chisinau the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, James Cleverly, who is making a working visit to our country between March 15 and 16. After the meeting, Nicu Popescu and James Cleverly will hold a press conference.

PSRM deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi leaves the formation

PSRM deputy Alexandr Nesterovschi leaves the formation. The decision was announced by him on his Facebook page. He said that he remains in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, but will not join any other party.