Moldova's new anti-corruption body aims to coordinate efforts
The Ministry of Justice in Moldova has officially launched the Anti-Corruption Platform, a consultative body that will bring together government agencies and institutions to coordinate efforts to combat corruption.
The platform was established in order to "improve the coordination of policies in the field of corruption and related issues," according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice. It will also facilitate communication and cooperation between institutions.
At the launch event, Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that "the fight against corruption is both a commitment to the European Union and a key priority of the government. This fight strengthens institutions and makes all reform processes in the justice sector irreversible."
The Justice Ministry said that the platform will be used to "examine the most important issues in the anti-corruption sector, discuss draft legislation, and coordinate efforts to implement commitments, EU recommendations, and Council of Europe monitoring mechanisms."
The members of the Anti-Corruption Platform will be the General Prosecutor's Office, specialised prosecutors' offices, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Anti-Corruption Center, the Financial Intelligence Service, the Intelligence and Security Service, and the National Integrity Authority. It has also been proposed to include a representative from the Supreme Court of Justice as a member.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
