11 judges invited to clarify integrity-related issues during public hearings

Between 3 – 5 November 2025, the Judicial Vetting Commission will hold a new series of public hearings as part of the external evaluation process of judges.

During this session, 11 judges have been invited to participate in hearings to clarify, where necessary, certain findings identified during the evaluation or reevaluation process as potential integrity concerns. The invitees include candidates for positions at the Supreme Court of Justice and the Central Court of Appeal, as well as judges undergoing reevaluation and interim presidents or vice presidents of first-instance courts.

During the hearing, each judge is given the opportunity to provide explanations and respond to questions from the Commission members regarding the preliminary findings and any potential ambiguities related to financial integrity or ethical conduct.

The following judges have been invited and, in most cases, have already confirmed their participation in the public hearings organized by the Commission:

• Sergiu Stratan, candidate for the Supreme Court judge
• Ruxanda Pulbere, Central Court of Appeal (reevaluation case)
• Igor Botezatu, Acting Vice President, Comrat District Court (made use of the rights not to attend the hearing)
• Petru Triboi, Acting President, Ungheni District Court
• Constantin Damaschin, Acting Vice President, Chişinău District Court
• Radu Țurcanu, Chişinău District Court
• Veronica Cupcea, Acting President, Orhei District Court
• Natalia Mămăligă, candidate for judge at the Central Court of Appeal
• Angela Braga, Central Court of Appeal (reevaluation case)
• Igor Chiroșca, Central Court of Appeal (reevaluation case)
• Sofia Ghidirim (Aramă), Cimișlia District Court

The detailed hearing schedule, including the specific times and order of participants, is available in the annex. Those interested in attending as observers are kindly asked to confirm their participation by email at press@vettingmd.eu.

Location of hearings: Judicial Vetting Commission headquarters, 75 A. Mateevici Street, Chişinău.