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According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs for June, 52,649 Ukrainian citizens were granted temporary protection in Moldova. Of these, 34,631 people, or 65.8%, are between the ages of 18 and 59. Another 11,928 were children, and 6,090 were over 60 years old.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes including recipients of temporary protection among the categories eligible for services and active and passive employment support measures. Specifically, this refers to the possibility of receiving unemployment benefits under the conditions provided for by law.
The bill also provides for other changes intended to facilitate the integration of foreigners in Moldova. Specifically, it is proposed to provide access to beginner-level Romanian language courses (A1–A2). These courses are intended to give foreigners the basic knowledge necessary for everyday communication.
A separate change concerns access to financial services. Foreigners with a residence permit in Moldova will be able to become members of savings and credit associations. Currently, only Moldovan citizens and stateless persons have this right. The draft’s authors believe that expanding access will allow foreigners legally residing in the country to use the services of such organizations and will contribute to their financial integration.
In addition, the draft provides for expanded access to legal aid. Foreigners placed under state guardianship as part of detention proceedings will be able to receive emergency legal aid through the appointment of a duty attorney. It is proposed to guarantee qualified legal aid to applicants seeking recognition of stateless person status, regardless of their income level.
A bill to amend a number of regulatory acts in the field of foreigner integration has been registered in parliament. Most of the proposed changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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