Parliament of Moldova Hosts EU Twinning Workshop to Strengthen Legislative Procedures in the Context of EU Accession
As part of the ongoing European Union Twinning Programme titled “Strengthening the capacities of the Moldovan Parliament and its role in the EU Accession Process,” a high-level workshop was held today in Europe Hall of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, focusing on improving parliamentary rules and procedures in line with European best practices.
The workshop, organized under Component 3 of the Twinning Project, brought together parliamentary experts from the Hellenic Parliament, the Romanian Senate, and the Austrian Parliament. The objective was to analyse the current internal procedures of the Moldovan Parliament and to present a comparative study of Rules of Procedure across selected EU Member States, to enhance capacity, efficiency, and transparency in the legislative process.
The event opened with remarks by Dr. Vasilios Svolopoulos, Project Leader from the Hellenic Parliament, setting the stage for a collaborative exchange of expertise.
Presentations included:
· A summary of assessment findings by Dr. Asimina Gerasidi (Hellenic Parliament)
· Case studies on Opposition Rights (Hellenic Parliament), Public Consultation (Romanian Senate), Parliamentary Oversight (Austrian Parliament), and Public Hearings (Parliament of the Republic of Moldova)
A key feature of the event was an interactive roundtable session titled “Get to know your Rules of Procedure – Comment and Debate – Parliamentary Agenda”, aimed at engaging participants in a practical discussion on procedural reform and legislative strengthening.
The workshop concluded with a summary of findings and reflections delivered by participants from the Moldovan parliament and a wrap-up by Dr. A. Gerasidi.
This activity represents a milestone under Sub-Result 3.1 of the Twinning Project, which envisages a comprehensive Assessment Report on the Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with targeted recommendations for alignment with EU standards and to meet the demands of the EU accession process.
The Twinning Project is funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with the Parliaments of Greece, Romania, Hungary, Italy and Austria.
