The Government has approved its opinion on the draft of the new Media Law, a document designed to modernize the legal framework governing the media sector in the Republic of Moldova and align it with European standards, TRIBUNA reports.

The draft law is intended to replace the current Press Law adopted in 1994, which was developed in a social, technological, and informational context very different from today. During the Government meeting, Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan stated that Moldova needs a modern, clear, and up‑to‑date legal framework.

“The media landscape has changed fundamentally with the emergence of digital platforms, new forms of communication, and challenges related to ownership transparency, media financing, protection of media pluralism, editorial independence, and combating disinformation. This law is important not only for the media sector but for society as a whole. A free, responsible, and transparent press is essential for democracy, for ensuring accurate public information, and for strengthening public trust,” said Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan.

The draft Media Law was developed by a group of Members of Parliament with the support of members of the Civil Society Media Experts Council and aims to establish a unified legal framework applicable to all forms of media services.

Key objectives of the draft include strengthening guarantees for freedom of expression and editorial independence, ensuring transparency of ownership structures and funding sources of media service providers, protecting journalistic activity and media pluralism, and introducing modern mechanisms for assessing media market concentration and measuring audience reach.