In a report published today, the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body GRECO calls on the Republic of Moldova to improve and to ensure the effective implementation of anti-corruption legislation in respect of parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors. GRECO identifies as key problems the inconsistent application of anti-corruption laws and policies, and the weak capacities and lack of independence of the major institutions in charge of fighting corruption.
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland said: “Important reforms are still needed in the Republic of Moldova to prevent and combat corruption. It is also crucial that positive developments, such as the new law on the prosecution service, be applied effectively”.
In the report, GRECO points out that the National Integrity Commission, which is competent regarding integrity and conflicts of interest of Members of Parliament (MPs), judges and prosecutors, needs to be significantly strengthened, as it lacks the required powers and independence to carry out meaningful verification of the asset and interest statements submitted. The sanction regime also suffers from crucial flaws. (more...)