Moldova has become one of the world's largest wine producers, securing a spot in the top 20 based on last year's results. Industry statistics note that the country also secured a prominent position in the European rankings, and the full version of the article provides details on the global list and Moldova's standing within it.
During the first week of September, the AIPA approved the payment of 3.9 million lei in subsidies to Moldovan farmers
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.
Investments in Moldova's automotive and electronics industries have exceeded 350 million euros over the past 15 years, and from 2019 to 2025, Moldovan exports of electrical equipment and components to the EU totaled 3.4 billion euros
Romania remains the main export market for Moldovan wines; shipments to that neighboring country totaled approximately $45 million in 2025
Moldova is preparing to update the rules for investigating accidents and incidents involving various modes of transportation: Parliament has already approved the relevant bill on its first reading. The bill is intended to strengthen the independence of the relevant agency, more clearly separate technical investigations from legal proceedings, and introduce new approaches to the publication of safety findings and recommendations.
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.
Agrocereale believes that the licensing regime for grain and oilseed imports should not be a political ban, but rather a flexible tool that can be activated or deactivated depending on market conditions. The association points out that the decision should be based on actual production, consumption, and processing needs so as not to put pressure on prices for farmers while at the same time ensuring that processing plants are not left without raw materials.
The 2nd Forum of Moldovan Tenants' Associations will take place in Chisinau on September 25
After three years of continuous decline—from approximately 1.94 billion to 1.39 billion euros—Moldova's agricultural exports resumed growth starting in the third quarter of 2025 and reached 1.79 billion euros - Veaceslav Ioniţă
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.
The Topoland Group, an alliance of Austrian technology companies, intends to collaborate with Moldova in the areas of cutting-edge technologies, know-how, digitalization, and innovation
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.
In Moldova, the labor force (the economically active population aged 15–89) totaled 926,900 people in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 2.5% compared with the first quarter
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