Moldova speeds up approval of strategic transport infrastructure projects

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The Moldovan government has adopted a law that simplifies and accelerates the administrative procedures for large‑scale transport infrastructure projects. The new framework sets a single coordination mechanism for projects in the Trans‑European Transport Network (TEN‑T) and limits the total authorization period to a maximum of four years, covering road, railway, maritime and aviation works. All project information and the status of authorisations will be published on the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s website. For cross‑border projects, Moldova can align authorization calendars with neighbouring states and may create joint authorities to manage the procedures.

The legislation also introduces clear public‑procurement rules for these investments while maintaining environmental protection standards and public consultation requirements.

Entities

EU for Moldova – Key Regions · Eduard Balan · Livada Moldovei II · Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) · Republic of Moldova · Trans‑European Transport Network (TEN‑T) · Ungheni municipality · Vasile Tofan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The government approved borrowing €150 million for the 'Livada Moldovei II' project. realitatea.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ungheni municipality attracted approximately €11 million from the EU 'EU for Moldova – Key Regions' programme. radiomoldova.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The EU funds were used for infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation of municipal services, water and sewerage network rehabilitation and business grants in Ungheni. radiomoldova.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] New fees were introduced for electronic monitoring of prisoners and for economic activities conducted in penitentiaries. realitatea.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Judicial service fees were increased, such as the cost of copying a page rising from 0.75 lei to 1 lei. realitatea.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Moldovan government rules now limit the authorization procedures for strategic transport infrastructure projects to a maximum of four years. telegraph.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new transport rules cover roads, rail, maritime and aviation projects and require a public web portal for project status. telegraph.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Some outdated fees, such as those for parcel transport and certain inmate expenses, were eliminated. realitatea.md
[● 2 SOURCES] The legislation sets clear public‑procurement rules for strategic transport infrastructure projects. pressonline.ro · telegraph.md
[● 2 SOURCES] The new law applies to road, railway, maritime and aviation projects included in the TEN‑T network. pressonline.ro · telegraph.md
[● 2 SOURCES] For cross‑border projects, Moldova can coordinate authorization calendars with neighboring countries and establish joint authorities. pressonline.ro · telegraph.md
[● 2 SOURCES] Project information and authorization status will be published on the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development website. pressonline.ro · telegraph.md