Press Review. Friday, 3 March 2023
InfoMarket Agency presents:
* "Moldavskiye Vedomosti"
- Iron Law of Oligarchy vs. Moldovan Law on De-oligarchization
On February 15, the Ministry of Justice published on its portal a draft law on limiting excessive economic and political influence in public life (de-oligarchization).
- As Sandu fights for peace, she is increasingly entering the image of "War President"
The ruling party has learned during the geopolitical year not to reckon with reality. The geopolitical year ended with Moldova fighting for a place in the western geopolitical trench of the big geopolitical war.
* "Saptamana"
- Water is getting more expensive in the districts
Several water operators in the country have applied to the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) for an increase in water and sewage tariffs.
- However, at the Leuseni-Albița border point there will be only one customs
On 9 February, Moldovan Minister of Interior Ana Revenco and her Romanian counterpart Lucian Bode signed the Agreement on coordinated control on the territory of Romania at the Leuseni-Albița state border crossing point on the way into Romania. Prime Minister Dorin Recean also spoke about the same project on Wednesday in Bucharest.
* "Moldova Suverană"
- UN commends Moldova for "exemplary solidarity" shown to Ukrainian refugees
The Republic of Moldova has been "exemplary in the solidarity it has shown" to refugees in Ukraine, UN High Commissioner for Refugees representative Francesca Bonelli said in an interview with France Presse published on Wednesday.
* "Ekonomicheskoye Obozreniye"
- "Unfriendly information" about foreign aid
At the end of last week, the Ministry of Finance confirmed the information previously announced in Brussels that the EU macro-financial assistance package for Moldova is to be increased by 145 million euros - from 150 million euros to 295 million euros.
- The "curse" of state property
The question of what to do with the state-assets does not leave the agenda. The expert community is preparing the authorities for a new round of reforms in this sector. It creates the feeling of déjà vu and running in circles, as it was the case with all previous attempts by the state to establish effective corporate governance and optimize its presence.
* Media
- NM Espresso: a fight in Parliament over language, a split in power in Transnistria, and whether Chisinau can withstand an earthquake (newsmaker.md)
- The legacy of the Gaviliță government: budget deficit 2 times smaller in the first month of 2023 (mold-street.com)
- "Zero net emissions" // Moldova included in international program on CO2 emissions reduction (open.md)







