Regulatory framework on civil protection, fire safety to be aligned with European standards in Moldova

Chisinau, September 24, 2026 – The MPs have adopted, in the first reading, a draft law aimed at improving the regulatory framework in the field of civil protection and fire safety.

The document proposes updating the regulatory framework in the field of civil protection and fire safety in line with the provisions of the Law on Crisis Management. The amendments aim to switch to an integrated model for managing risks and disasters, based on the stages of prevention, preparedness, response and post-disaster recovery.

The proposed amendments seek to strengthen the role of the Interior Ministry and the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) as the competent national authorities in the field of civil protection. In the context, it is proposed to expand the IGSU's powers regarding the coordination of risks’ assessment, disaster prevention and preparedness processes, as well as the implementation of decisions adopted by the government and the National Crisis Management Commission. The IGSU's responsibilities in the fields of urban planning and construction will also be updated. The institution is to issue advisory opinions upon the acceptance of works and participate in risks’ assessment processes.

At the same time, the draft law provides for the establishment of an information exchange mechanism between authorities, including through interoperable platforms. It will enable the exchange of data on risks, response capacities and the level of preparedness of the structures involved.

Another provision of the draft law concerns the regulation of the training and certification of specialists in the fields of civil protection and fire safety. Thus, responsibility for civil protection training for staff in central and local public administration authorities, civil protection formations, business operators, and non-commercial organizations will rest with their respective heads. Training will be conducted according to the specific nature of the activity and in line with the preparedness measures approved annually by the government.

Other amendments concern the introduction and regulation of integrated disaster risk planning, as well as reporting on the occurrence of disasters, their causes and effects, and the measures taken to eliminate their consequences. The draft law also provides for supplementing the Law on Civil Protection with a chapter on disaster insurance.

The draft law was prepared by Interior Ministry and is included in the National Programme for Moldova’s Accession to the European Union for 2025–2029, with a view to harmonizing national legislation with the EU acquis in the field of civil protection.

The draft law will be considered by the parliament in second reading.

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