That said, there remain several unaddressed recommendations from the 2013 and 2017 Joint Opinions and from past election observation reports. Furthermore, several concerns have been raised following the above-mentioned reforms, which are described in the present Joint Opinion. Moreover, the different amendments have led to some inconsistencies in the legal framework and introduced some provisions that are difficult to apply in practice and, thus, fail to be effective. Overall, a lack of comprehensive monitoring and insufficient enforcement of the rules seem to be the main concerns. In this regard, it must be stressed that effective reform of political financing in the Republic of Moldova is not only a question of adopting legislative texts, but also depends on the political will and the practical implementation of the provisions to create a truly transparent system and a level playing field for all political parties. It is crucial that any new regulations be construed in such a way that they can be effectively implemented.