Moldova Included in the High-Level Expert Group on Strengthening Resilience in Eastern Europe

Moldova has recently been included in the High-Level Expert Group on Strengthening Resilience in Eastern Europe, a strategic forum bringing together specialists from European countries and candidate states.

This inclusion marks an important step in enhancing Moldova’s capacity to manage digital challenges and combat disinformation in the region.

Context and Objectives

The group aims to support Eastern European countries in aligning national legislation with European digital standards and in strengthening the resilience of institutions, media, and civil society against online risks. The focus is on preventing disinformation and developing a regulatory framework adapted to regional specificities.

Initial Achievements

In its initial phase, the expert group developed recommendations for policymakers in candidate countries on managing systemic risks and a framework for civil society organizations to assess risks posed by very large online platforms.

Next Steps and Impact for Moldova

The next phase will focus on creating a repository of challenges and solutions, harmonizing national legislation with European best practices, and facilitating the exchange of experiences among participating countries. For Moldova, participation in this group represents an opportunity to strengthen its capacity to respond to digital and informational challenges and to develop strategic European partnerships.

Conclusion

Moldova’s inclusion in the Expert Group signals the country’s commitment to European standards in regulation and digital resilience. Participation provides strategic perspectives and practical tools to enhance institutional, media, and civil society resilience in the face of regional challenges.