To date, the Moldovan government has allocated a total of more than 1.588 billion lei for projects under the "European Village – 2" National Program, and for projects under the "Europe Is Close" National Program — more than 697 million lei
During the first week of September, the AIPA approved the payment of 3.9 million lei in subsidies to Moldovan farmers
Vienna will host the next meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, where the parties will discuss key areas of the bilateral agenda—ranging from energy and trade to education and intellectual property. On the sidelines of the meeting, talks are scheduled with government and business representatives, as well as the signing of documents that could set new benchmarks for economic cooperation between the two countries.
In Moldova, the VAT rate on feminine hygiene products will remain at 8%; the authorities have abandoned their plan to raise it to 20%
In Moldova, a portfolio of state-owned agricultural plots has been put up for auction, with plans to lease them for a five-year term. The auction covers land in various regions of the country and in Chisinau, and the terms of participation and starting prices for the lots may vary significantly.
In Moldova, a draft guideline has been released for public comment, intended to streamline the authorization process for energy infrastructure initiatives of strategic importance. The agency expects that the new document will make the procedure clearer for market participants and speed up coordination between project developers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Moldova is drafting new regulations governing market access for tractors and other agricultural and forestry equipment: registration and commissioning will now require type approval and a declaration of conformity. The initiative has already passed its first reading, but questions are being raised in parliament about exactly how the oversight system will work and whether it will lead to an increased burden on the used equipment market.
The energy regulators of Moldova and Azerbaijan discussed expanding cooperation in the area of government oversight of the energy sector and exchanging best practices regarding technical inspections, facility commissioning, and electrical safety requirements. The parties noted the similarity of their approaches and intend to continue holding thematic meetings, during which details important for the development of technical cooperation may be addressed.
The 2nd Forum of Moldovan Tenants' Associations will take place in Chisinau on September 25
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state social insurance budget that provide for increases in both revenue and expenditures. Authorities cite the need to ensure timely payments of social benefits and to strengthen support for certain categories of recipients as the rationale for the changes, though the final details have yet to be approved.
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, increasing the deficit by 2.17 billion lei—to 23.07 billion lei (5.95% of GDP)
The Farmers' Association stated that the current temporary licensing regime for imports of grains and oilseeds is too short and does not provide sufficient protection for the domestic market amid intense pressure from external prices. Industry representatives warn that without an extension of the mechanism and a revision of its parameters, the situation could worsen in the coming months, and farmers are prepared to take protest action.
In Moldova, the parliament has definitively approved a temporary licensing regime for imports of grains and oilseeds; however, by the time of the second reading, the bill had been significantly shortened and amended. The decision has already drawn criticism from the author of the initiative, who warns of risks to local farmers and points to controversial amendments to the control mechanism.
Moldova is developing a new legal framework to bring agricultural producers together and simplify their access to financing in line with EU standards. The initiative will address mechanisms for farmers to collaborate, support for industry associations, and oversight of their activities, which could significantly change the rules of the game in the agri-food market.
A new phase of the state program for home appliance vouchers (EcoVoucher), funded by the European Union, has begun in Moldova
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