European support to strengthen the capabilities of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri: 16 vehicles and modern equipment provided under the EU4PUBLIC ORDER Project
Chișinău, 13 October 2026 – The General Inspectorate of Carabinieri (GIC) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs received a new fleet of vehicles and modern equipment under the EU4PUBLIC ORDER Project, funded by the European Union and implemented in cooperation with the Italian Arma dei Carabinieri, with the support of Eutalia S.p.A.
The official handover ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Regional Directorate “Centre” of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri in Chișinău, in the presence of Ms Daniella Misail-Nichitin, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova; H.E. Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova; H.E. Giuseppe Maria Perricone, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Moldova; Colonel Gianluca Migliozzi, representative of the Italian Carabinieri General Headquarters; Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo Pescuma, Resident Expert of the EU4PUBLIC ORDER Project; and Brigadier General Dumitru Scurtu, Commander of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri of the Republic of Moldova (GIC), together with representatives of partner institutions and other official guests.
During the ceremony, 16 vehicles, comprising 6 Kia Sportage, 7 Hyundai Tucson and 3 Ford Ranger, were handed over, along with 40 Dell Pro Rugged Extreme tablets, 40 mobile printers and 40 Energenie power inverters.
The new vehicles and equipment are intended to strengthen the operational capabilities of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri by enhancing personnel mobility, improving conditions for carrying out missions and increasing the efficiency of field operations. They will enable faster and better-coordinated interventions in support of public order and safety.
The event opened with a military ceremonial sequence and the playing of the anthems of the Republic of Moldova, the European Union and the Italian Republic, followed by remarks from representatives of the participating institutions. The ceremony continued with the official handover of the vehicles and equipment and their presentation to the guests.
This material support represents a concrete investment in the modernisation of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri and in strengthening the institution’s ability to address current challenges in public order and security effectively.
Through the EU4PUBLIC ORDER Project, the European Union supports the development of a modern, professional and efficient public order system, in line with European standards and good practices. Cooperation with the Italian Arma dei Carabinieri also promotes the transfer of specialised expertise and strengthens the professional capabilities of GIC personnel.
In addition to providing equipment and vehicles, the project includes specialised training, study visits and exchanges of experience, as well as support for developing the institutional and operational framework. Particular attention is given to respect for human rights, the application of the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality, and the promotion of a professional approach to public order management.
The handover demonstrates the joint commitment of the European Union, the authorities of the Republic of Moldova and Italian partners to strengthening a modern institution capable of responding promptly and effectively to the community’s safety needs.
The EU4PUBLIC ORDER Project, funded by the European Union, runs from September 2024 to August 2027 and is implemented in cooperation with the Italian Arma dei Carabinieri, with the support of Eutalia S.p.A., for the benefit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri of the Republic of Moldova.
With a budget of approximately EUR 2 million, the project aims to strengthen the institutional and operational capabilities of the GIC in public order and security by developing professional skills, promoting European standards and improving technical equipment and logistical resources.
Through its activities, the project contributes to the modernisation of the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri and the development of public order services that are more efficient, more professional and more responsive to citizens’ needs.
This material was produced with the financial support of the European Union, under the “EU4PUBLIC ORDER” project. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.Funded by the European Union.
