Spain pledges judicial reform support to Moldova
Spain is ready to support judicial reforms in the Republic of Moldova by sharing expertise in anti-corruption practices, magistrate training, and court digitization, Spanish Ambassador José Antonio Hernández Pérez-Solórzano told Moldpres.
The bilateral partnership may also include technical exchanges focused on investigating financial crimes and strengthening criminal asset recovery mechanisms.
The diplomat emphasized that closer institutional ties would help consolidate the rule of law and rebuild public confidence in democratic bodies.
“Spain can share its expertise in magistrate training, court administration, digitization, and expanding citizen access to justice,” said Hernández Pérez-Solórzano, who is resident in Bucharest. “In combating corruption, exchanges on financial crime investigations and asset recovery will prove particularly valuable.”
Strengthening judicial self-governance
Cooperation is expanding at both the executive level and between independent judicial bodies. In September 2025, Spanish Justice Minister Félix Bolaños met in Madrid with then-Moldovan Justice Minister Veronica Mihailov-Moraru to examine digital modernization and cross-border legal assistance.
Bilateral ties will advance further following the conclusion of negotiations on a memorandum of understanding between Moldova’s Superior Council of Magistracy and Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary. The agreement will soon be signed electronically once official Romanian and Spanish translations are completed.
Hernández Pérez-Solórzano noted that Madrid’s institutional experience must be tailored to Chișinău’s domestic priorities to achieve measurable progress.
“The shared objective is an independent, professional, and accessible justice system that guarantees the law applies equally to all citizens,” said the ambassador.
European integration lessons
Drawing parallels with Spain’s democratic development, the ambassador pointed to his country’s 1986 accession to the European Communities, marking four decades of European integration in 2026.
“Spain underwent a profound transformation forty years ago thanks to European integration, and we understand the value of this project,” said Hernández Pérez-Solórzano. “When we look at Moldova, we see not just an applicant, but a future partner with whom we wish to share this journey.”
The Spanish Embassy marked Spain’s National Day with a formal reception in Chișinău, gathering representatives from the Moldovan government, parliament, diplomatic missions, and the private sector.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
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