Permits will be issued faster
This is stipulated by a draft law developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIRD). According to the explanatory note, investors in Moldova face complex lengthy procedures and lack of inter-ministerial coordination when implementing transport infrastructure projects. This leads to delays, increased financial costs and uncertainty, jeopardizing the timely implementation of projects.
What changes are planned
In this context, the authors of the draft law propose mechanisms to streamline permit procedures for TEN-T-related infrastructure projects.
The MIRD, according to the draft, will be obliged to track deadlines and, if necessary, speed up interaction between the bodies involved in the approval and authorization procedures. The Ministry will be obliged to publish information on the stages of authorization procedures on its website.
The maximum term of the authorization procedure is set at 4 years. It includes preparation of technical and economic documentation, allocation of land, and research required for obtaining permits. There is a possibility of a one-time extension of the term in exceptional cases.
When implementing cross-border projects, a “joint body” will be created for cooperation, including with European coordinators. It will carry out procurement in accordance with the legislation of the country where it is registered to avoid legal delays.
According to the draft, the MIRD undertakes to provide the European Commission with data on the number of procedures, their average duration, cases of overruns and the establishment of joint bodies until August 10, 2026, and then every two years.
The bill is proposed to be implemented as of January 1, 2027. Except for the reporting procedure, which will start to apply after Moldova’s accession to the EU.
