Common priorities
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16 September 2026 / UBC
Justice Reform and Anti-Corruption Forum 2026
A space for professional discussions among justice actors, policymakers, civil society and development partners.
8
sessions on the agenda
45
speakers and moderators
200+
estimated participants
7
previous editions
Context
Why this forum matters
The independence of the judiciary and effective mechanisms to prevent and combat corruption remain essential conditions for the rule of law, sustainable development, and respect for human rights.
The forum brings together public institutions, experts, civil society and external partners to identify feasible directions for reform, including in the context of the Republic of Moldova's European path.
Why it matters
A forum built for decisions, not only for speeches.
Public-interest dialogue
The format brings political decision-making, the legal professions, and civil society into the same conversation.
European rhythm
The themes examine justice reform through the lens of accession negotiations and public trust.
What is discussed
The themes setting the pace of the 2026 edition
Justice strategy
The vision and directions for the years 2026-2029 and the alignment of the new reform framework with the requirements of the EU accession negotiation process.
Digital justice
Opportunities for automation of judicial processes, the use of artificial intelligence, ethical aspects, transparency, and data security.
How the judiciary communicates
Institutional communication in the era of rapid information consumption, crisis management, and combating disinformation and manipulative narratives.
Careers in the judiciary
How we attract and retain talent within the system, the expectations of new generations of legal professionals, and the organizational culture that supports performance and integrity.
Reform and functionality of the judicial system
What are the progress and challenges of external evaluation, the operationalization of anti-corruption panels, and the strengthening of institutional capacities.
Combating corruption
Delineation of the competencies of anti-corruption institutions, combating high-level corruption, and inter-institutional cooperation.
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Program
RJCC Forum agenda, 2026 edition
16 September 2026
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and connection of participants
09:00 - 10:00
Welcome address and opening of the event
8 speakers
10:00 - 10:15
Technical break
10:15 - 12:00
Justice after the opening of accession negotiations: the new 2026–2029 Strategy and the priorities for the coming years
7 speakers
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch
12:45 - 14:00
parallel sessions
Digital justice: integrating artificial intelligence into courts and the prosecution service
5 speakers
How does the justice system communicate in terms the public understands?
6 speakers
Career in justice: how can we attract and retain talent in the system?
6 speakers
14:00 - 14:15
Technical break
14:15 - 15:00
The courage to be independent: the judge in the face of pressures
2 speakers
15:00 - 16:15
parallel sessions
The judicial system: between reform and functionality
8 speakers
Combating corruption: reforms, challenges and perspectives
6 speakers
16:15 - 16:30
Technical break
16:30 - 17:15
Conclusions of the RJCC Forum, 2026 edition
7 speakers
17:15 - 17:30
Closing of the RJCC Forum, 2026 edition
3 speakers
Speakers and moderators
Voices from institutions, diplomacy, civil society and media
48
profiles in the 2026 agenda
Speaker
Maia Sandu
President of the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Iwona Piórko
Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Esselien van Eerten
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Søren Jensen
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Natalia Vîlcu
Director of Advocacy and Programs, Soros Foundation Moldova
Speaker
Dominique Waag
Ambassador of France to the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Ilie Chirtoacă
President of the Legal Resources Centre of Moldova
Moderatoare
Liliana Barbăroșie
Journalist, RFI Romania
Speaker
Vladislav Cojuhari
Minister of Justice
Speaker
Vasile Grădinaru
Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
Speaker
Sergiu Caraman
President of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Speaker
Mariana Cherpec
Member of the Superior Council of Prosecutors
Speaker
Rodica Crudu
Secretary of State of the Government for European Integration
Speaker
Chloe Lelievre
Head of the Justice and Rule of Law Unit, OECD
Speaker principal
Denis Zacon
AI Expert
Speaker
Tatiana Ciaglic
Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Speaker
Tudor Calmîș
Head of Directorate, Agency for Digitalization in Justice and Judicial Administration
Speaker
Victor Guzun
Expert in digitalization policy
Moderator
Alexandru Gurdila
Moderator
Speaker principal
Ludmila Andronic
Communications expert
Speaker
Livia Mitrofan
Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Speaker
Marcel van de Wetering
Member of the Judges Evaluation Commission
Speaker
Herman von Hebel
Member of the Commission for the Evaluation of Prosecutors
Moderator
Mădălin Necșuțu
TVR Moldova journalist
Speaker principal
Ingrid Derveaux
French judge, Secretary General of the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN)
Speaker
Ramona Strugariu
Director of the National Institute of Justice
Speaker
Maria Frunze
Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Speaker
Aliona Nesterov
Member of the Superior Council of Prosecutors
Speaker
Sergiu Băieșu
Dean of the Faculty of Law, USM
Moderatoare
Natalia Zaharescu
Journalist, Ziarul de Gardă
Speaker principal
Raluca Moroșanu
Judge, Bucharest Court of Appeal
Moderatoare
Liuba Șevciuc
Journalist and co-founder, Cu Sens
Speaker principal
Theo Jacobs
International Observer, DG NEAR
Speaker
Ioana Chironeț
Member of the Superior Council of Magistracy
Speaker
Elena Roșior
Member of the Superior Council of Prosecutors
Speaker
Stela Procopciuc
Interim President of the Supreme Court of Justice
Speaker
Iulian Rusu
Member of the Prosecutors' Evaluation Commission
Speaker
Christopher Lehmann
Chair of the Judges' Evaluation Commission
Speaker
Jean-Paul Laborde
Itinerant Ambassador for the Promotion of the Rule of Law, professor at the Saint-Cyr Military Academy and ICES, France
Moderator
Alexandru Cozer
Journalist, JurnalTV
Speaker principal
Žydrūnas Bartkus
International expert, EU High-Level Adviser on Anti-Corruption
Speaker
Roman Porubin
Prosecutor for Special Missions, Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
Speaker
Serghei Carapunarlî
Deputy Director of the National Anti-Corruption Center
Speaker
Oleksandr Abakumov
Head of the Main Detectives Directorate, National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
Speaker
François Molins
Associate Professor at Sciences Po, Paris and ICES; former Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and former Prosecutor of Paris, France
Moderatoare
Mariana Rață
Journalist, co-founder of TV8
Speaker
Olimpia Gribincea
President of the Council of the National Institute of Justice
Speaker
Lilian Apostol
State Secretary, Ministry of Justice
Vox populi
Citizens’ perspectives before the debates
The thematic playlist adds questions and expectations coming from society to the agenda.
Organization and support
The institutions supporting public dialogue on justice reform and anti-corruption.
Timeline
Map of RJCC Forum editions
From previous editions to the active event, each year keeps the context and direction of the public discussions.
2026
Active edition
RJCC Forum 2026
The 2026 edition highlights justice reform, digitalization, external evaluation, public integrity and the recovery of illicit assets.
2025
RJCC Forum 2025
The 2025 edition highlights justice reform, digitalization, external evaluation, public integrity and the recovery of illicit assets.
Open edition2024
Previous edition
Reforms Under Review
A retrospective on progress and the remaining challenges in justice and anti-corruption.
Open edition2023
Previous edition
The European Agenda
Moldova’s European agenda became a central reference point for the debates.
Open edition2022
Previous edition
Integrity and Trust
Discussions on urgent reforms, integrity and public trust.
Open edition2021
Previous edition
Dialogue for Reform
The first edition created a dialogue space between justice institutions and civil society.
Open edition2020
Previous edition
Justice in Transformation
The discussions focused on reform continuity and institutional adaptation to new challenges.
Open edition2019
Previous edition
Strengthening Dialogue
The edition connected justice-sector priorities with the expectations of society and legal professionals.
Open editionCRJM
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