Over 120 young interns in Moldova strengthen their knowledge on EU values, governance and integrity 

More than 120 young participants of the Internship Programme, supported by the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Moldova, took part in a new training module on public administration reform and professional integrity, further strengthening their knowledge and skills in these areas.

In the first part of the session, Victor Giosan, EU High Level Adviser on Public Administration Reform, delivered a comprehensive presentation about the importance of public administration as a pillar of democracy and of governance based on rule of law. During the session, Mr. Giosan provided a clear understanding of the approaches through which an administrative system can be fully modernized during the European integration process, and also – which are the main challenges in reforming public administration in the process of alignment to EU values and practices. The EU HLA emphasized that economic development and social mobilisation are key factors for strengthening democracy and social responsibility.        

In the second part of the training, Victor Armașu, expert in the Evaluation, Prevention, and Policy Implementation Directorate within the National Integrity Authority, spoke about the ethical dilemmas faced by the institution’s inspectors, overcoming integrity issues in a fair and transparent manner, and provided important insights related to increase of citizens’ trust in the state’s integrity institution. 

Through the Internship Programme, young people not only gain direct exposure to the functioning of public institutions, but also develop valuable skills in governance, integrity, and policy-making. By working side by side with EU High Level Advisers and national civil servants, interns are better prepared to enter the labour market and to contribute meaningfully to Moldova’s European integration and modernization efforts.

Furthermore, the Internship Programme provides young people with first-hand professional experience in Moldova’s public institutions under the guidance of EU High Level Advisers and national civil servants. The initiative aims to build the next generation of civil servants and to contribute to the long-term sustainability of public administration in the Republic of Moldova. 

The Internship Programme is implemented under the project “Moldova is Europe – Support for EU Integration”, funded by the European Union. The initiative is designed to provide young people with practical experience in public institutions, while strengthening Moldova’s administrative capacity and supporting the country’s European integration path.