Moldovan Lawyers’ Strike and the Crisis of Justice Reform Ahead of Elections

Moldovan lawyers declared a nationwide strike from July 15–25, 2025 in protest against amendments to the Law on Advocacy pushed through Parliament by the PAS-led majority. The strike suspends all but emergency legal aid and was announced after “negotiations with the Justice Ministry, Parliament and Presidency yielded no results”. The Bar Association urges President Maia Sandu not to promulgate the … Continue reading Moldovan Lawyers’ Strike and the Crisis of Justice Reform Ahead of Elections