The territorial organisation of the Republic of Moldova would include 3 regions, while the consolidation of mayoralties would be based on a population threshold of 3,000. The proposals are part of the local public administration reform discussed in Parliament on 3 November 2026, according to the Government, and also concern how residents will receive public services.
How would services be organised?
Access to services during the transition period was one of the topics discussed by Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development. Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu said that reorganisation must not force citizens and businesses to travel greater distances to obtain the services they need.
The Government is working to expand the network of Unified Service Delivery Centres (CUPS). At the same time, a concept is being developed for a representative of the mayor in amalgamated, or administratively merged, localities, to maintain the link between the community and the local administration.
What responsibilities would regional administration have?
Regional administration would focus on strategic planning, regional development and cooperation between localities. Responsibilities for the direct provision of services would be transferred to authorities or institutions able to manage them closer to citizens, according to the proposals presented.
Funding for mayoralties is still being worked out: the Government is conducting analyses and modelling for a new local public finance system. The stated objective is for mayoralties to benefit more from resources generated by the local economy.
What is being discussed next?
Consultations on the reform include the criteria for establishing new administrative-territorial units and the possibility of adjusting their configuration. Members of Parliament requested explanations on funding, the allocation of responsibilities and consultations held in the regions.
The State Chancellery also discussed the legislative package with representatives of non-parliamentary parties and civil society organisations. Consultations are continuing in the districts, with mayors, local councillors, district authorities and communities taking part, while the authorities are assessing staffing, digitalisation needs and preparations for the transition.
Sources
- Guvernul Republicii Moldova — Consultările cu privire la reforma administrației publice locale au continuat la Parlament: „Avem un obiectiv comun: primării mai puternice, cu echipe specializate și servicii mai bune pentru oameni”
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- Propunerile privind reorganizarea administrativ-teritorială prevăd 3 regiuni. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Pentru consolidarea primăriilor este prevăzut un prag demografic de 3.000 de locuitori. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Pachetul legislativ a fost discutat în Comisia pentru administrație publică și dezvoltare regională a Parlamentului pe 3 noiembrie 2026. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Primul pachet legislativ vizează reorganizarea administrativ-teritorială și clarificarea competențelor autorităților administrației publice locale de nivelul întâi și de nivelul doi. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
- Alexei Buzu este secretarul general al Guvernului și a prezentat principalele prevederi ale proiectelor de lege și etapele de implementare a reformei. — Guvernul Republicii Moldova
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