On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova
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Committee on Budgetary Control · Rapporteur: Jonas Sjöstedt
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The Committee on Budgetary Control's opinion amends the proposed Regulation establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, focusing on financial control, transparency, and the role of Moldova's Court of Accounts.¶ It increases non-repayable support to EUR 920 million and reduces loans to EUR 1,000 million, with provisioning from the NDICI cushion, and raises pre-financing to 20%.¶¶¶ It strengthens anti-fraud measures, requires publication of final recipients, and gives the Court of Accounts of Moldova audit and reporting duties.¶¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Budgetary Control proposes amendments to strengthen financial control, increase funding, and enhance the role of Moldova's Court of Accounts.¶
Key points
- Non-repayable support increases to EUR 920 million and loans decrease to EUR 1,000 million; provisioning of EUR 135 million is covered from the NDICI cushion.¶¶¶
- Pre-financing is raised from 7% to 20% of the total amount, subject to preconditions and no deficiencies in the control system.¶¶¶
- Support should prioritize export growth, including removing tariff quotas on Moldovan exports.¶¶
- Moldova must publish data on final recipients, including contractors and sub-contractors, receiving over EUR 50,000 cumulatively.¶¶
- The Court of Accounts of Moldova is given a role in auditing, reporting to the Commission and EPPO, and appointing an independent external auditor.¶¶¶
- The Commission must provide detailed information to Parliament in the discharge procedure, including audits and projects.¶
- Preconditions include financial and operational independence of the Court of Accounts; the Commission may suspend funding for persistent lack of progress.¶¶
- Moldova must report irregularities to the Court of Accounts and the Commission, and the Commission may reduce or recover funds for breaches.¶¶¶
- The Reform Agenda must include specific, measurable indicators and be reviewed if criteria are not met.¶¶
- Civil society and the Parliament of Moldova must be consulted on the Reform Agenda and can report irregularities.¶¶
Who is affected
- Moldova: faces stricter conditions, increased pre-financing, and obligations to publish recipient data and report irregularities.¶¶¶
- Court of Accounts of Moldova: gains audit, reporting, and oversight responsibilities under the Facility.¶¶¶
- Final recipients of funding: must be disclosed if receiving over EUR 50,000 cumulatively.¶
- European Parliament's Committee on Budgetary Control: receives reports on fraud and detailed implementation information.¶¶¶