Updates

The White Paper sets the government’s strategic direction for future AI policies, in line with European standards.

The law, which transposes GDPR into Moldovan legislation, was adopted in the second reading of the Parliament.

In its first reading, the Parliament passed a new law on personal data protection, expected to benefit individuals and businesses alike.

Previously, taxpayers could only direct 2% of their income tax to CSOs when submitting tax declarations electronically.

As part of an extensive reform, new opportunities open up for civil society to participate in decision-making processes.

CSOs criticise lack of transparency and participation in how new measures were adopted.

Priorities for reform seek to improve access to information, transparency and participation.

The new policy builds on recommendations of the CSO Meter research.

Including public schools and educational institutions in the percentage mechanism risks endangering a vital source of income for CSOs

New regulations will benefit commercial entities and public authorities; impact on CSO crowdfunding still needs to be clarified.

The Centre is expected to address the negative influence of malicious information on decision-making processes in the country.

New measures are expected to help investigative journalists and civil society organisations to obtain timely data when requesting access to public information from a wider range of entities.