Speaker to mayors involved in voluntary amalgamation process: We are building stronger and more European Moldova

Speaker Igor Grosu conveyed a message of appreciation to the mayors, local councillors and communities involved in the voluntary amalgamation process, emphasizing that the reform contributes to strengthening local public administration and developing communities in the Republic of Moldova.

“I would also like to send a message of gratitude and congratulations to the mayors, local councillors and communities that chose to look to the future and get involved in the voluntary amalgamation process. Today, more than 800 city halls are involved in this process, and approximately 180 clusters have already been formed, in order to help build stronger communities and provide better public services for citizens,” Igor Grosu said.

The Speaker acknowledged that the process is a difficult one, but praised the courage of local elected officials to make decisions aimed at long-term development.

“Yes, we know that it is not an easy process, that it takes courage to make decisions that go beyond short‑term interests. But I am glad that mayors put first the development of their localities and the well‑being of the people. By pooling their efforts, the units will have access to larger investments, modern infrastructure and high‑quality public institutions. Thus, step by step, we are building a stronger and more European Moldova,” Grosu noted.

In conclusion, he thanked all those involved in the process, appreciating the joint efforts of local authorities.

“Thank you to all those who are demonstrating that change is possible when we work together. Thank you.”

So far, around 790 city halls in the country are involved in the voluntary amalgamation process.

At the end of January, the Government announced the launch of the preparation process for the local public administration reform, as part of the efforts to modernize the administration and improve public services. Subsequently, the authorities organized extensive public consultations, after which the reform concept was presented.

Recently, Parliament approved legislative amendments that simplify and improve the process of voluntary amalgamation of administrative‑territorial units. According to the authorities, the changes were drafted following consultations involving more than 4,500 mayors and citizens. At present, more than 400 decisions to initiate the voluntary amalgamation process have been approved at the national level.