Moldovan parliament adopts new citizenship law
Moldpres,
11 July 2025 10:20
The parliament adopted a new citizenship law in its second reading on July 10. The initiative was supported by 62 MPs.The new legislation redefines the grounds on which Moldovan citizenship can be acquired: by birth, recognition, adoption, reacquisition and naturalization, an...
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