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Energy and resources
• Parliament declared a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors for 60 days, starting September 26; the resolution was adopted with 54 votes. The National Crisis Management Commission will be able to introduce temporary mandatory measures concerning procurement, reserves, imports and distribution of energy resources, as well as prices, tariffs, fees and excise taxes; acts of general application must be submitted to Parliament within no more than 72 hours.
• Termoelectrica requested an increase in the heat tariff from 2,020 to 3,689 lei/Gcal (+82.6%), and CET-Nord from 2,201 to 4,314 lei/Gcal (+96%). At the same time, the companies propose raising regulated electricity prices from 2.31 to 5.21 lei/kWh and from 2.77 to 6.99 lei/kWh, respectively; the applications are to be reviewed by NARE.
• Energocom purchased 50 million of the required 56 million cubic meters of reserve gas, with the remaining 6 million cubic meters to be purchased by October 1. Commercial reserves require 72.7 million cubic meters, of which more than 6 million cubic meters have already been purchased; the deadline for building up the reserves is November 1.
Foreign economy and trade
• Moldova's exports to Romania in January–July increased by 8.2% to 556.7 million euros, while imports rose by 7.1% to 1.36 billion euros. The bilateral trade deficit increased by 6.3% to 800.8 million euros; Romania remains the country's largest trading partner for both exports and imports.
• The German Economic Team proposed introducing a state export credit guarantee in Moldova: it typically covers 85% of unpaid export receivables. Under Moldova's Growth Plan for 2025–2027, ODA is designated as the institution responsible for establishing such a system.
Government regulation
• The government is beginning the reorganization of 161 agencies with a total staff of about 52,000 employees: staffing levels are to be adjusted by 10–30%, depending on the agency, while structures with similar functions will be merged. The number of budget-funded positions in the government apparatus is planned to be reduced by 39%, while merging 23 forestry units could save up to 70 million lei.
• The government approved amendments to the Tax Code to align it with EU rules: provisions on tax disputes are to take effect on January 1, 2027, rules on controlled foreign corporations on January 1, 2028, and rules on interest, royalties and dividends after Moldova joins the EU.
• The State Tax Service submitted for consultation rules for registering intermediaries to collect VAT on B2C online orders worth up to 150 euros. The special regime is due to take effect on October 1, while consultations on the draft will continue through September 25.
Investment and projects
• The contract for construction of a 7.3-km bypass around Cimislia is valued at 43.3 million euros excluding VAT and is financed by the EIB; the contractor is Turkey's ONUR. The project, expected to take about 2.5 years, includes 2 bridges and 3 multi-level interchanges.
• More than 2.2 billion lei is planned for modernization of railway infrastructure in 2026–2030; 300 million lei is earmarked for 2026. The Strășeni–Chișinău–Sîngera and Chișinău–Bender routes are scheduled to launch by year-end, while a major overhaul of 59.9 km of the Iargara–Cahul line, costing 392.71 million lei, is planned for 2027.
International relations
• The EU will support state-owned enterprise reform in Moldova through a 6-million-euro, 36-month project involving France, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The support is intended for restructuring, improving efficiency and adapting state-owned enterprises to EU Single Market standards.
Agriculture
• The area planted with sugar beets in 2026 totaled about 8,300 ha; current yields are around 40 t/ha, while the industry expects 44–45 t/ha for the season. The Agriculture Ministry is discussing subsidies, investment support for processing and industry proposals concerning preferential sugar import quotas.
Social economy
• The government intends to increase spending on energy compensation due to the expected rise in gas tariffs: in previous winter seasons, 2.5–3.5 billion lei was allocated for this purpose. The number of households covered by the Energy Vulnerability Fund may exceed 620,000.
Day in figures
60 days — duration of the state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors. | 54 deputies — supported Parliament's decision to declare the state of emergency. |
82.6% / 96% — requested increase in heat tariffs by Termoelectrica and CET-Nord. | 800.8 million euros — Moldova's trade deficit with Romania in January–July 2026. |
43.3 million euros — cost of constructing the Cimislia bypass, excluding VAT. | 2.2 billion lei — planned investment in railway infrastructure in 2026–2030. |
52,000 employees — total staff of the 161 agencies affected by the reorganization. | 6 million euros — value of the EU project to reform state-owned enterprises in Moldova. |
AGENDA
• On September 23, AmCham will hold a practical session on the mechanism for reviewing investments of importance to state security.
• On September 23, Chișinău will host the Regional Conference on Organic Agriculture in South-Eastern Europe.
• On September 23, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan begins a working visit to New York to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly; the program includes meetings with heads of government and representatives of U.S. businesses.