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title: "Moldova reviews emergency readiness at EU civil protection forum "
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published: 2026-11-03T11:00:00Z
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# Moldova reviews emergency readiness at EU civil protection forum 

> Moldova is taking part in the ninth European Civil Protection Forum in Brussels on November 3–4, where officials and experts are discussing ways to prepare for increasingly complex emergencies.

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Moldova is taking part in the ninth European Civil Protection Forum in Brussels on November 3–4, where officials and experts are discussing ways to prepare for increasingly complex emergencies.

**Climate change and emerging threats put preparedness in focus**

The forum, held under the theme “Preparing today, ready for tomorrow”, brings together more than 60 organizations showcasing solutions for preventing and managing crises. Moldova is represented by officials from the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) and the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU).

Security expert Pavel Horea explained that civil protection covers emergencies caused by natural disasters, including wildfires, floods, earthquakes and droughts, as well as technological accidents involving the release of hazardous substances.

“Civil protection refers strictly to emergencies caused by natural disasters or technological incidents,” Horea said during an appearance on Moldova 1's *Good Morning* programme.

Representatives from several countries meet in Brussels every two years to assess emerging risks facing the European Union and its partner countries, including those participating in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). They also discuss measures to improve preparedness and crisis response.

Moldova has benefited from European assistance in managing emergencies. During the recent pollution crisis on the Dniester River, the country received support through the European mechanism, with Romania playing a leading role in the assistance effort, according to Horea.

One of the forum's main priorities is finding solutions to challenges posed by climate change. Horea said European countries need to strengthen their emergency response capabilities and develop more comprehensive preparedness systems, as droughts could become increasingly frequent in the coming years.

**Drones and power outages raise preparedness concerns**

Another priority is preparing the population for security threats, including potential military attacks. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the need for European countries to reassess how they protect civilians, the expert said.

“Public preparedness strategies must also be updated as battlefield technologies evolve,” Horea said, pointing to the rapid development of drones and their growing impact on the nature of threats facing civilians.

He noted that existing preparedness strategies had traditionally focused on conventional ammunition and missiles, but the widespread use of drones has changed the security environment. Authorities must therefore regularly review their emergency response plans.

Asked how prepared Moldova is to deal with potential power outages, Horea said the country had already experienced electricity supply disruptions and that such scenarios were not entirely new to public institutions or citizens.

Public institutions currently have backup generators that could provide between 24 and 72 hours of operational autonomy, depending on the scale of a crisis, he said. These systems are intended to allow institutions to continue operating and maintain essential public services.

In Chișinău, alternative power supplies are particularly important for maintaining heating, water distribution and sanitation services. The municipal water utility Apă-Canal and pumping stations are part of critical infrastructure and need backup systems to ensure continuity of operations, Horea noted.

The expert also advised households to keep portable power banks available so they can charge essential devices, including mobile phones and tablets, during electricity disruptions.

Moldova has participated in the European Civil Protection Forum since 2024, when the eighth edition was held in Brussels on June 4–5. The country joined the EU Civil Protection Mechanism under an agreement signed in Chișinău on September 29, 2023, by then Interior Minister Adrian Efros and European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič. Moldova's full participation took effect on January 1, 2024.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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