Wave of Resignations Rocks Moldova's Judiciary Amidst Vetting Process

A wave of resignations has shaken Moldova's judicial system and anti-corruption prosecutor's office, prompting concerns about the integrity of ongoing reforms. Fifteen prosecutors recently resigned from the Anti-corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PCCOCS), followed by ten judges submitting their resignation requests. These resignations come as the country undergoes a vetting process to evaluate the integrity of its judiciary. The Superior Council of Magistracy will address these resignations at a meeting on June 3rd, 2025. The president of the Superior Council of Prosecutors, Dumitru Robu, expressed concern about the potential impact on the institution's functioning and the risk of dysfunction within the PCCOCS. Former head of the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office, Veronica Dragalin, previously accused the vetting process of aiming to remove those not loyal to the current government. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges of judicial reform in Moldova and raises questions about political influence within the system.