Moldova pushes judicial digitalization and competition law overhaul

The Moldovan government approved a law to digitise judicial procedures. The legislation expands the use of digital tools for summoning parties, filing procedural documents and conducting court sessions by videoconference, including hybrid formats and electronic identity verification. The Justice Minister, Vladislav Cojuhari, said the reforms will shorten case duration, lower administrative costs and reduce errors and corruption.

In parallel, the Competition Council and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalisation drafted a new competition‑law framework. It introduces a detailed mechanism that allows individuals and companies harmed by illegal collusion or abuse of dominant positions to claim full compensation—including lost profit and interest—without needing a direct contractual link. Claims will be heard by the Central Court of Appeal, claimants are exempt from the state fee, and a five‑year limitation period starts when the damage is discovered. The draft aligns Moldova’s rules with EU standards and sets penalties for obstructing the process.