Vladislav Cociu
During an extended meeting of the Board of Directors of the Congress of Local Municipalities (CALM), Vladislav Cociu, mayor of Ștefan Voda, drew attention to the fact that, prior to any administrative reorganisation, the authorities must provide clear answers regarding the management of emergency situations. “I wish to highlight a very serious issue. In the context of the war in a neighbouring country, which, unfortunately, is drawing closer to us, we must ask ourselves several important questions. If an emergency, an attack or a major crisis were to occur tomorrow, who would coordinate actions at local level? Who would organise the evacuation of people? Who will promptly contact the public and organise immediate protective measures? The Unified Service Centre (CUPS)? By telephone?’
The local elected representative emphasised that mayors have always been the first line of communication with citizens and those who have resolved community issues during the most difficult times. “We, as mayors, have always been with the people and know what the communities’ needs are. That is why we need to understand clearly whether the new structures are ready to take on these responsibilities.”
In this context, Vladislav Cociu reiterated that the reform must remain a voluntary process, based on consensus and trust. “Across Europe, people are saying the same thing: these processes work when they are voluntary. When people understand and want change, things move forward. When you impose something on them against their will, that’s when problems arise.”
First come the calculations, then the action
The Vice-President of CALM also drew attention to the fact that the new administrative architecture entails significant costs, which have not yet been explained clearly enough. “The map presented the other day is not a solution in itself. To turn the map into reality, we need very clear cost estimates, mechanisms and resources. Setting up a CUPS could cost between 300,000 and 750,000 lei. We need the infrastructure, equipment and resources to make it work. All of this needs to be calculated.”
In his view, all these aspects – from the security of communities to the actual costs and sustainability of the new structures – must be analysed before any final decisions are taken.
Vladislav Cociu called for cooperation between central and local authorities, insisting on the need for genuine dialogue and a thorough assessment of all risks. “We are not enemies. We must work together with the central authorities. We are not opposed to reform. We simply demand that it be carried out correctly. All these issues must be discussed not at the level of declarations, but in working groups, responsibly and with an analysis of all possible risks. Only in this way can we ensure that this reform does not become a problem for the Republic of Moldova in a few years’ time.”
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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