Deputy premier says Moldova not to manage to successfully reform justice without EU's support

Chisinau, 14 September /MOLDPRES/ – The priorities and challenges of Moldova in the process of European integration were discussed today at the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Iurie Leanca, with the delegation of the Parliamentary friendship group Estonia – Moldova, headed by group chairman, Erki Savisaar, the government's communication and protocol department has reported.

During the discussions, the parties approached the current situation of the Moldovan – community relations in the light of the latest political developments in Moldova, there were outlined achievements of implementation of the Association Agreement and the Free Trade Agreement with EU, Estonian expectations in the context of parliamentary elections which will take place in February 2019 in Moldova.

The Moldovan deputy PM stated that the only solution for development of Moldova is the integration into EU without which we will not succeed in ensuring, in perspectives, a decent future for Moldovan citizens, including reforming justice sector.

"We are aware of the shortcomings of the Moldovan justice, invalidation of elections in Chisinau and other decisions of the judges affected the relations with foreign partners." The zero priority now is to eliminate all the existing gaps and ensure free and fair elections and here, undoubtedly, we need EU's support. The example of reforming the judiciary system in Albania with the help of the European community would be a solution for us as well," said Iurie Leanca.

On the other hand, Estonian MPs expressed their conviction that Moldova should follow the European path and expressed willingness to share the experience of Estonia with the key reforms which Moldova is implementing, but also to support Moldovan efforts in the European capitals.