The constitutional framework for digitalization of the Republic of Moldova in the perspective of integration into the European Union

Abstract

Digitization in the evolution of all societies, based on the concept of the "digital revolution", through its impact on social relations has become necessary at the level of public law, also establishing a constitutional imperative. In 2018 the adoption of the European Union program "Digital Europe for the period 2021- 2027" establishes important national standards for the member states, which set rules for the institution of digitization regarding constitutional rights and freedoms such as, freedom of expression, private life, etc. Widespread implementation of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, etc. establish at the stage of constitutionality and constitutional law regarding the compliance with the Constitution of the legal norms in the field of digitization. As an example in this study, can be considered the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Romania no. 70 of 28.02.2023. The conducted study proposes debates regarding digitization in the Republic of Moldova, which was established through the formation of multiple digital platforms, and after June 23, 2022, when the European Council granted the Republic of Moldova the status of a candidate country, the need to ratify the agreement with the EU regarding participation in the Union Program was created - "Mechanism for the interconnection of Europe", from May 9, 2023. The foundations of European digital constitutionalism in the Republic of Moldova were previously formed, after June 27, 2014, when the EU and Moldova signed the Association Agreement, drafts of revision of the Constitution being developed to solve power imbalances in the digital society, mitigated the risks of digitization for fundamental human rights and the values of an authentic democracy in the Republic of Moldova in the perspective of integration into the European Union.