Regarding language proficiency requirements, the Venice Commission and ODIHR have previously recommended to "provide that the testing of language […] be reasonable, objective, verifiable, and subject to effective review”. It seems that to address this recommendation, a reference is added to Article 18(1) of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova, which outlines general criteria for language fluency. These include the ability to follow, understand, read, write and speak the language in everyday and official contexts. It remains unclear, however, how verification based on these criteria will be carried out procedurally (whether the language certificates will be collected or testing will be organised, and if so, under which conditions). In any case, the verification mechanism must be clearly laid down to ensure objective and uniform application to avoid arbitrary disqualification. The amended article fails to address previous concerns, and the previous recommendation stands.