As part of the evaluation mission carried out in the Republic of Moldova from 6 to 10 October 2025, Director Ramona Strugariu and the team of the National Institute of Justice met with European expert Karl Laas, delegated to conduct a detailed analysis of the sectoral needs in the field of justice digitalization.
The discussions highlighted that progress in e-Justice goes beyond mere technical implementation, with digital literacy and the development of users' skills, strengthening interinstitutional cooperation, and aligning the legislative framework being essential. In this context, the National Institute of Justice continuously adapts its curricula to new legislative changes and developments in case law.
Attention was also drawn to the main challenges identified, including the need to enhance users’ trust in digital tools, eliminate overlaps between physical and electronic formats, and ensure cybersecurity. It was further noted that automating simplified procedures could represent a quick and effective solution to reduce the workload of judges by streamlining minor cases.
Another important topic concerned the expansion of NIJ beneficiaries’ access to European exchange and training programs – such as those coordinated by the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) – in order to accelerate alignment with EU standards.
The mission, supported by the Ministry of Justice, aims to assess sectoral needs in the area of e-Justice and to establish directions for EU assistance, in line with the country’s commitments. Priorities include evaluating the interoperability of current e-Justice systems, with a focus on electronic filing applications (e-Dosar) and PIGD, as well as identifying ways to update, synchronize, interconnect, and expand these systems to cover all legal professions.
