Macroeconomics

  • The national public budget deficit rose by 35.90% in the first half of the year, to 7.83 billion lei. Revenue increased by 4.60%, to 63.33 billion lei, while expenditure rose by 7.30%, to 71.16 billion lei.

Energy and Resources

  • A 30-day state of heightened readiness was declared in the energy sector due to a regional shortage of petroleum products.Romania supplies nearly 99.00% of gasoline, about 70.00% of diesel fuel and liquefied petroleum gas, and 100.00% of aviation kerosene; the authorities are seeking supplies from refineries in the Black Sea and Aegean regions.

  • For 30 days, the equivalent of $25.00 per ton—about 0.37 lei per liter—will be added to the maximum diesel price formula. Sales in containers larger than 40 liters will be restricted, except for farmers; government institutions will reduce consumption by 20.00%, while importing tanker trucks and rail shipments will receive priority.

  • Introduction of the 0.48 lei-per-liter levy for emergency fuel stocks has been postponed for 30 days. At the same time, a 30-day state of hydrological readiness was declared: the Dniester Reservoir level stood at 113.24 m versus the normal 121.00 m, posing risks to water supply.

Foreign Economy and Trade

  • Producers propose exempting raw materials unavailable on the domestic market from import duties. Businesses also seek uniform requirements for imported and local products, protection against unfair practices by retail chains, and consultations on CBAM.

  • A cash declaration for amounts of EUR 10,000.00 or more crossing the border can now be filed online via eCustoms. When crossing the border, travelers need only provide the customs officer with the registration number assigned by the system.

Government Regulation

  • Starting August 10, stores larger than 30 sq. m must indicate the country of origin of food products on price tags. Violations carry fines of up to 4,500.00 lei for officials and up to 12,000.00 lei for legal entities.

  • Seven EU directives are being transposed into labor legislation. The bill strengthens safeguards for part-time and fixed-term employment, collective dismissals and transfers of undertakings, and expands the powers of the State Labor Inspectorate; comments are accepted through July 31.

  • Moldova is preparing to accede to the Hague Convention on the recognition of foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters.The mechanism should reduce the duration and costs of cross-border disputes; for Moldova, it will enter into force one year after the instrument is deposited.

International Relations

  • The EU and EIB will continue preparing Moldova's transport projects for financing and connection to TEN-T. The EU's EUR 1.90 billion Growth Plan provides for modernizing more than 200 km of roads, linking the railways to the EU network and building a multimodal freight terminal; more than EUR 500.00 million has already been disbursed.

  • The Ministry of Finance is preparing an internal audit of measures under the 2025–2027 Growth Plan Reform Agenda. The missions must confirm that commitments were fulfilled with verifiable documentation for subsequent reporting to the European Commission.

Investments and Projects

  • A total of 175 municipalities have completed the voluntary amalgamation process, and 81 have received state support. Around 170.00 million lei is allocated in the 2026 budget for the first incentive; the second incentive—3,000.00 lei per resident—is planned for funding in 2027.

  • A total of 43.30 million lei has been invested in Cahul's smart lighting network spanning about 100 km. Another 13.40 million lei was invested in modernizing Kindergarten No. 4; work on one of the city's roundabouts is expected to begin shortly.

Business and Companies

  • Medpark increased revenue by 9.80% in 2025, to 870.90 million lei, and net profit by 14.60%, to 131.50 million lei. The clinic treated more than 165,000 patients; highly specialized services under mandatory health insurance were contracted for 121.80 million lei in 2026.

  • Vion-Impex increased sales by 8.80%, to 977.90 million lei, but net profit fell by 26.40%, to 44.20 million lei. The company owns the Casa Curata chain and acquired the business under the Zolusca brand in 2025.

Social Economy

  • The number of registered vacancies rose by 25.00% in the first half of the year, to 26.40 thousand. In Chisinau, 9,601 vacancies correspond to 1,729 registered unemployed people; 56.00% of the unemployed have no professional qualifications.

The Day in Figures

63.33 billion lei — national public budget revenue in the first half of the year.

71.16 billion lei — national public budget expenditure in the first half of the year.

7.83 billion lei — national public budget deficit.

EUR 1.90 billion — size of the EU Growth Plan for Moldova through 2027.

0.48 lei/liter — levy on petroleum product stocks postponed by 30 days.

43.30 million lei — investment in Cahul's smart lighting.

26.40 thousand — registered vacancies in the first half of the year.

131.50 million lei — Medpark's net profit for 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • On July 29 at 10:00, the government will meet. The agenda includes financing for the Livada Moldovei II project and Phase VI of the Road Rehabilitation Project, TEN-T measures, changes to the SME Competitiveness Project, and AIPA accreditation rules.

  • On July 29 at 10:00, the Audiovisual Council will meet. The broadcast is listed on Privesc.eu.

  • Comments on the draft amendments to labor legislation are accepted through July 31. The document transposes seven EU directives and covers fixed-term and part-time employment, dismissals, working time, and oversight by the State Labor Inspectorate.

  • On July 30 at 10:00, the final plenary meeting of Parliament's spring session will take place. The agenda includes prudential supervision of investment firms and the development of cross-border energy infrastructure.