Moldova's economy showed a noticeable recovery in 2025, and the country's GDP growth is expected to be around 3% - Eugen Osmochescu
The Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization made this statement while appearing on the Cutia Neagră (the Black Box) program on TV8. At the same time, he categorically denied rumors of an economic crisis, calling such claims “purely populist.” Eugen Osmochescu noted that the country's GDP grew by 2.7% over 11 months, and growth of approximately 3% is expected for the whole year. “We started 2025 with growth of only 0.1%, and we are ending with approximately 3%. This is more than we ourselves, the IMF, the World Bank, and the European Union forecasted in the baseline scenario. There was a particularly strong upturn in the last two quarters of 2025, thanks to investments,” emphasized the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. According to him, the key driver of growth was a sharp increase in investments. Thus, in the last two quarters of 2025, the volume of investment grew by 22%. Eugeen Osmochescu noted that production is growing in the country and there is a gradual transition from a consumption economy to a production and innovation economy. At the same time, both domestic and foreign investors have begun to trust the state more. The authorities have significantly improved communication with foreign investors and are actively demonstrating opportunities, including those related to the future reconstruction of Ukraine. The Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization stated that there were and remain reasons for concern, as our country has faced two economic challenges in recent years. The first crisis occurred during the coronavirus pandemic, and the second blow was the consequences of the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Eugen Osmochescu noted that the Moldovan government is preparing to implement an unprecedented reform of the business environment in 2026. This involves reducing bureaucracy, simplifying controls, and establishing clearer rules for investors. The first step was already taken at the end of last year. “The package of measures adopted in December 2025 will allow the private sector to save about 264 million lei per year. This money will remain in companies and can be reinvested in the economy,” said Eugen Osmochescu. He noted that in 2026, it is planned to announce a much more ambitious package of measures, which will include a review of permits, control regimes, and regulations that are considered burdensome. “We will study all existing laws and regulations to establish very clear rules of the game for the private sector. This is a titanic but necessary task,” said the Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization. According to him, the goal is to reduce administrative costs and create a predictable framework for investors, including in the context of compliance with EU standards. Eugen Osmochescu stated that Moldova will have clear, transparent, and predictable rules for the business sector, in line with the best European standards. // 13.02.2026 – InfoMarket.
