Some comparative law aspects of citizenship legislation in the Republic of Moldova and Romania

Abstract

With a Romanian historical and cultural background, with a common futu- re within the Euro-Atlantic bodies, Romania and the Republic of Moldova continue the effort of democratization and harmonization of national legislation with the community acquis, the amendments and adaptations also targeting legal procedures and technical conditions for their fulfilment. The electronic certificate, the collection of biometric data, the reduction or, where appropriate, an increase in the processing time for applications for naturalization or recognition of citizenship are elements which are or will be part of the legislation on citizenship in the Republic of Moldova and Romania.