territorial administrative reform

In March 2026, the authorities promise to present the concept of administrative-territorial reform. Then, discussions with citizens will be organized and a package of bills will be prepared for submission to parliament in the fall.

In normal urban and state planning, administrative reform is a tool, not a goal, and without taking into account this fundamental principle, Moldova will get an “optimized desert” instead of an administrative-territorial reform, Logos Press reported.

Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu announced the launch of the reform of local public administration in Moldova, calling on citizens, mayors and public organizations to participate jointly in this important process, Logos Press reported.

The Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) proposes to liquidate districts and create municipalities on the basis of district centers, reports Logos Press.

Reforming the administrative-territorial structure and strengthening institutional capacities are crucial for Moldova’s preparation for accession to the European Union, Logos Press reports.