Veronica Roșca, foto: cusens.md
Veronika Roshka emphasized that in recent years the Constitutional Court (CC) has confirmed the binding nature of its own jurisprudence and the constitutional value of its interpretations. According to her, the CC decisions are not just point legal rulings, but fundamental guidelines that shape the constitutional culture of the society as a whole.
A pillar of power and defender of rights
She noted that justice reform will continue, the process of European integration is advancing, and geopolitical pressure persists: “In this context, the Constitutional Court must remain firm, balanced and independent. The judicial year 2026 starts under the sign of strengthening the rule of law. The Constitutional Court remains the pillar between the branches of government, the guarantor of the supremacy of the Constitution and the protector of fundamental rights”.
On behalf of the Parliament, Roşca reiterated support for strengthening the regulatory framework in line with the Constitutional Court’s jurisprudence.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who emphasized that “the Constitution will not defend itself: its strength lies not only in words, but also in independent institutions that respect its spirit and limits.”
“Moldova has experienced moments when the democratic equilibrium was tested, and the experience of the “captured state” showed how fragile democracy can become when institutions lose their independence. We have learned that institutions become strong not through declarations, but through the responsibility to abide by the law, even when it is very difficult. The Constitutional Court remains one of the pillars protecting the democratic balance and the rights of citizens,” Munteanu said.
He also noted that the Constitution is a living organism that evolves, citing as an example the fact that the Constitution of the United States of America has been amended 27 times.
The CC is not just a court
President of the Constitutional Court Domnica Manole presented statistical data on the activity of the institution. Last year, the Court issued 16 rulings and 172 decisions of inadmissibility, having examined a significant volume of appeals, most of which concerned exceptions of unconstitutionality.
“Each ruling issued is more than a point legal decision; it is an intrusion into the architecture of constitutional balancing. The Court does not govern or legislate. The Court tests, the Court interprets, the Court delineates – and this delineation, sometimes inconvenient, is essential to preserving the separation of powers in the state,” Manole said.
She emphasized that in a regional and international context marked by uncertainty, geopolitical pressures and accelerated digital transformations, constitutional jurisdictions are called upon to protect not only the norms but also the very essence of the democratic order.
