Republic of Moldova Receives Six Key Recommendations from the European Commission to Strengthen the Justice, Freedom, and Security Sector

The Republic of Moldova has recently been included in the European Commission’s monitoring framework under the “Justice, Freedom, and Security” chapter, receiving six strategic recommendations that will guide government actions in the coming period.

This statement was made by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Daniella Misail-Nichitin, during a TVR Moldova broadcast, highlighting the importance of these recommendations for the development and strengthening of state institutions.

The first recommendation calls for the adoption of a national integrated border management program aimed at optimizing the management of legal migration and effectively combating illegal migration. The program will include clear coordination and oversight mechanisms, thereby enhancing border security and increasing confidence in the state’s ability to manage cross-border flows.

In the area of human rights protection, the European Commission recommended strengthening the legislative framework for the prevention and combat of human trafficking. The European Union has acknowledged Moldova’s progress in this field, particularly through legislative updates and the development of services for victims, while emphasizing the need for additional measures to ensure the effective implementation of these regulations.

Another key point focuses on enhancing institutional capacities in the fight against cybercrime. Minister Misail-Nichitin noted that a new national cybersecurity strategy is under development, coordinated by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of responses to digital crimes.

Regarding organized crime, the European Commission’s recommendations focus on aligning national legislation with European standards, emphasizing the prevention of money laundering, confiscation of illicitly obtained assets, and optimizing information exchange with authorities in EU member states.

The final two recommendations target drug and arms trafficking, through operationalization of the focal point on weapons and strengthening operational capacities for preventing and combating illicit substances. The focus is on the early warning system for chemical precursors and psychotropic substances, as well as the development of the National Drug Observatory, which is set to become more interoperable and effective in information sharing.

Minister Misail-Nichitin emphasized that, although Moldova has achieved significant progress in these areas, implementing the European Commission’s recommendations will strengthen the operational capacity of state institutions, thereby increasing national security and investor confidence in the stability of the country’s economic and legal environment.