Moldova's EU path: Justice reform & anti-corruption gains
The Republic of Moldova has made notable progress in justice and anti-corruption, as per a report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
This report was adopted during the plenary meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
A press release from the European Integration Bureau's Communication and Training Department stated that the report confirms tangible improvements were observed between 2023 and 2024 in areas including anti-corruption policies, whistleblower protection, integrity in public procurement, the independence of the judiciary, and the independence of the prosecution service.
Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, noted that significant efforts have been made in recent years to root out corruption in the justice system. She added that initial results are already visible, and reforms in the justice sector will continue.
Justice reform is notably one of the most ambitious commitments undertaken by the Republic of Moldova on its path to European Union accession.
On June 18, the European Parliament approved a report on the Republic of Moldova's progress in reforms and EU accession, with 456 votes in favor, 118 against, and 51 abstentions. The report praises Moldova's exemplary commitment to European integration, despite the challenging regional context. It also emphasizes that justice remains a central focus of the reforms, concentrating on assessing the integrity of judges and prosecutors.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
