October 9, 2026, Chișinău – The Ministry of Justice organized public debates on the draft Statute of the Union of Mediators and the draft Code of Ethics for Mediators. The discussions took place in the context of preparations for the first General Assembly of Mediators in the Republic of Moldova.
Mediators participated in the discussions, examining the provisions of the two draft documents as well as the proposed amendments put forward during the public consultation process. The discussions, facilitated by Mihaela Vidaicu—a university lecturer at the Faculty of Law of Moldova State University—allowed for an analysis of aspects requiring clarification or adjustment before the documents are submitted for approval.
The First General Assembly of Mediators will take place Tuesday, October 13. During this event, the Union of Mediators of the Republic of Moldova is to be established, the Statute and the Code of Ethics for Mediators are to be approved, and the self-governing bodies of the profession are to be elected.
The creation of the Union of Mediators is provided for by the new Law on Mediation and the Status of Mediators, which entered into force on September 12, 2026. This new structure will ensure the self-regulation of the profession and will play a significant role in establishing and upholding professional and ethical standards for mediators.
