The parliament has backed the most far-reaching reform of the Ombudsman in nearly thirty years, a step that could give civil society a stronger ally even as rights groups warn that key gaps must be addressed before it becomes law.

The rules incorporate several CSO recommendations that improve transparency and access to information when protecting people’s property rights, but leave gaps in meaningful public participation.

Proposed amendments to the Tax Code raise privacy concerns for beneficiaries and weaken the percentage designation mechanism, threatening the financial sustainability of civil society in Moldova.