A thousand decisions regarding the voluntary amalgamation of town halls have been adopted, and 70% of local administrations are involved in the process. The statement was made on Tuesday by the acting Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu, during a Parliament session, where the governance program proposed by the designated Prime Minister Vasile Tofan is presented, reports IPN.

According to Alexei Buzu, the administrative-territorial consolidation is progressing, and this week another 50 municipalities are set to complete the voluntary amalgamation procedures. He specified that July 31 is the deadline for local councils to adopt decisions, after which the Government will initiate the normative amalgamation.

In turn, the appointed Prime Minister Vasile Tofan mentioned that the administrative-territorial reform is a complex one and its implementation will be a challenge for the future executive. “I do not want to diminish the challenges that the Government will face in order to successfully complete this reform, so that it can achieve all its goals and make people’s lives better”, stated the appointed Prime Minister.

He also said that the authorities must take into account the constitutional provisions and promised consultations regarding the future of the second level of local public administration.

During the Parliament session, Vasile Tofan requests a vote of confidence for the government program and the team of cabinet ministers.