Chapter I, Article 4, Paragraph 9. · Regulation (EU) 2025/535

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9.In line with the principle of inclusive partnership, the Commission shall strive to ensure, as appropriate, democratic scrutiny in the form of consultation by Moldova’s government of the parliament of Moldova, local authorities, in accordance with Moldova’s national legal framework, and of relevant stakeholders, including social partners and civil society, as well as vulnerable groups, refugees, and all minorities and communities, as relevant, so as to allow them to participate in shaping the design and the implementation of activities eligible for funding under the Facility and in the related monitoring, scrutiny and evaluation processes, as relevant. That consultation shall seek to represent the pluralism of Moldova’s society. In addition, the Commission shall ensure that civil society in Moldova, including non-governmental organisations, is able to directly report any irregularities concerning funding or final recipients to the Commission via appropriate standing channels.