Trusted institutions, high-quality public services and greater accountability among law enforcement agencies are among the key outcomes that reforms in the home affairs sector are expected to deliver. Institutional integrity and professionalism have a direct impact on public safety and on how people are treated when they turn to public authorities for help.
These issues were at the center of the regional conference” Integrity and Institutional Resilience in the Internal Affairs Sector, in the Context of accession to the European Union”, hosted by Moldova. The event brought together ambassadors, representatives of public institutions, international organisations, civil society and development partners.
The European Commission’s Enlargement Report, published on 4 November 2026, recognizes the progress made by Moldova while highlighting the need to maintain the pace of reforms. For the Ministry of Internal Affairs, key priorities include building professional and trustworthy law enforcement institutions, preventing and combating corruption and organised crime, strengthening police cooperation and border security, and ensuring effective migration management.
In his opening remarks, Alexandru Bejan, State Secretary at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, highlighted the importance of identifying and addressing corruption risks within law enforcement institutions, stressing that integrity must be upheld at every level of the institutional system.
“For the Ministry of Internal Affairs, alignment with European standards means more than adopting legislation. It means identifying institutional vulnerabilities, ensuring effective anti-corruption mechanisms, having professionals who uphold the highest standards of integrity, and being accountable to citizens. Through our efforts, we aim to improve the quality of public services and build institutions that people can trust”, he stated.
The conference discussions will focus on four key areas: translating European standards into more transparent and higher-quality public services; addressing emerging threats, including external interference, disinformation, cybercrime and fraud; digitalising administrative and operational processes to reduce corruption risks, and strengthening whistleblower protection while encouraging the reporting of misconduct and irregularities.
Throughout the day, participants will share experiences and best practices and explore practical solutions that can be adopted by public institutions. The overarching goal is to ensure that ongoing reforms deliver tangible results for citizens: better public services, stronger protection of the public interest and greater trust in state institutions.
