Making justice work better: Moldova eJustice kicks off in Chișinău
The EU-funded Moldova eJustice project held its official kick-off on 16 October 2026, bringing partners together in Chișinău and online as part of the Ministry of Justice’s meeting with development partners. Implemented by e-Governance Academy (eGA), the project supports the digital transformation of Moldova’s justice system and strengthens the cybersecurity of critical government digital infrastructure.
The meeting provided an opportunity to introduce the project’s priorities, implementation approach and expected results within the wider discussion on Moldova’s justice reform and European integration agenda.
With a budget of €7 million, the project runs from July 2026 to June 2029. It combines improvements to digital justice services with support for the institutions and professionals responsible for developing, managing and using them.
Digital transformation in support of justice reform
For citizens and businesses, the value of digital justice lies in services that are easier to access and proceedings that work more efficiently. For justice-sector professionals, it means reliable tools that support their daily work and enable information to move securely between institutions.
Speaking at the meeting, Martina Spernbauer, Team Leader for Governance in the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, highlighted the potential of digitalisation to benefit the wider justice sector.
“Digitalization can make justice services more accessible, efficient and transparent, ultimately for citizens and businesses,” said Spernbauer. She also emphasised the need to sustain ongoing reforms and improve court efficiency, including deciding cases faster and further reducing backlogs. The project forms part of the EU’s continued support for Moldova’s justice reform.
Three priorities for digital justice
The project’s justice component focuses on three connected areas:
- courtroom videoconferencing
- justice information systems
- institutional capacity
Work on videoconferencing will establish a common courtroom audiovisual standard and assess existing equipment and infrastructure. New solutions will first be tested in two courtrooms before wider deployment, informed by assessment findings and the available budget. The work also addresses the legal and operational arrangements needed to support remote participation.
A second priority is improving the Integrated Case Management System (ICMS) and eFile. Assessments of existing systems, workflows and user experience will inform a shared vision for their development. The aim is to improve usability, accessibility and information exchange while preparing for future integration with EU digital justice mechanisms.
The third area supports the Ministry of Justice and the Agency for Digitalisation in Justice and Court Administration (ADJAJ). Activities will strengthen digital governance, cybersecurity and data protection through reviews of existing practices, practical guidance and training.
“The aim is not only to deliver technical solutions, but also to ensure that they are understood, adopted and used in practice,” said Shirley Salm, eGA Project Manager and Component 1 Lead.
Building on institutions’ practical needs
Preparatory work has already included court visits, equipment assessments and consultations with justice-sector institutions. These activities help ensure that the project responds to operational needs and that users contribute to the development of the solutions they will work with.
Alongside digital justice, the project’s second component supports the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Service (STISC) in strengthening the protection and resilience of critical government digital infrastructure.
Implementation will continue through June 2028, followed by a year of support to help institutions embed the results and continue using and developing the solutions.
The Moldova eJustice project, formally titled “Enhanced efficiency and accessibility of the justice system through digital transformation”, is funded by the European Union and implemented by eGA.
