608 decisions to initiate voluntary amalgamation have been approved by local councils across the Republic of Moldova. Between 18–22 May, Government representatives continued field visits to explain the amalgamation process, its advantages, and the financial benefits communities will receive. Meetings were held in Telenești, Căușeni, Rîșcani, Florești, Taraclia, Șoldănești, Cantemir, and Cahul, TRIBUNA reports.

In Telenești district, 12 localities decided to merge their town halls: Telenești, Ciulucani, Inești, Bănești, Budăi, Hirișeni, Cîșla, Crăsnășeni, Chițcanii Vechi, Ratuș, Verejeni, and Bogzești. The newly formed municipality will receive around 92 million lei from the Government for infrastructure projects, improved public services, and community development.

Local councils in Rîșcani, Șaptebani, Recea, Nihoreni, Zăicani, Pociumbăuți, Malinovscoe, Braniște, and Aluniș have also adopted decisions to initiate amalgamation. Three additional town halls in the district — Borosenii Noi, Petrușeni, and Mihăileni — have launched the process as well.

In Florești district, 36 out of 40 local councils voted to begin voluntary amalgamation.

In Taraclia district, the villages Albota de Jos, Albota de Sus, Cealîc, and Balabanu decided to unite their administrations. They will receive over 13 million lei in Government incentives for local infrastructure improvements.

Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu, emphasized that the reform is a strategic investment in creating modern, professional, and financially strong local administrations capable of absorbing EU pre‑accession funds and delivering European‑quality public services.

The voluntary amalgamation process has been simplified as part of the broader local public administration reform. Localities that merge receive 3,000 lei per resident, multiplied by the combined population. Citizens will gain easier access to over 600 public services through Unified Service Centers and one‑stop shops. Each locality will also have a representative of the mayor to maintain close ties with the community.

More information is available at primariiputernice.gov.md.