Small steps in administrative-territorial reform

One year and four months after the launch of the voluntary amalgamation process of localities, only 21 of the 898 mayors in the Republic of Moldova have expressed their desire to join the reform. While some communities see the union as a chance for development, others remain skeptical. The government initiated the reform because the number of inhabitants in many villages is decreasing year by year, and the merger is seen as a solution to optimiz…