Moldova Expands Judicial Vetting to Bolster EU Accession Hopes

Moldova has escalated its campaign to overhaul its judiciary as part of its drive to align with European Union standards by 2030. Judicial reform, a cornerstone of the EU accession process, remains at the center of tense discussions between the Moldovan government and Brussels. At the heart of this effort is a rigorous vetting process aimed at scrutinizing the ethics and financial records of judges and prosecutors, a move seen as critical to restoring public trust in the justice system. Presiden