Moldova's budget deficit rose by 16.6% in the first eight months of 2026
Moldova's state budget deficit for January–August 2026 totaled 8.721 billion lei, which is 1.2428 billion lei (16.6%) higher than the figure for the same period in 2025.
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Moldova's external public debt rose to $5.18 billion in the first eight months of 2026
Moldova's external public debt increased by $368.98 million (+7.7%) in January–August 2026, reaching $5 billion 179.59 million as of August 31
Moldova's Parliament has increased the 2026 state budget deficit to 23.07 billion lei
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state budget that significantly increase both revenue and expenditures, while also raising the deficit to a new level. The amendments provide for additional payments to public sector employees, increased transfers for social and infrastructure needs, and the reallocation of funds across a number of areas; meanwhile, ahead of the second reading, lawmakers have submitted several dozen more proposals, some of which have already received support.
Moldova's social insurance budget for the first eight months of 2026 ended with a surplus
Moldova's state social insurance budget ended the first eight months of 2026 with a surplus, while revenues and expenditures increased significantly compared to last year. Mandatory contributions and transfers from the state budget played a significant role in this outcome, while certain tax sources related to the IT sector and self-employed individuals stood out in the revenue structure.
Lawmakers proposed amendments to the 2026 budget totaling more than 3 billion lei
During the second reading, members of Parliament proposed 22 amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, providing for additional expenditures and other budget payments totaling 3 billion 086.5 million lei and the reallocation of 527.8 million lei
Grants to Moldova increased by nearly 77 percent in 2025
In 2025, the amount of grants received by Moldova increased significantly, with the bulk of the funds directed toward supporting the state budget. The report on foreign aid also notes a high rate of disbursement of these resources and the growing role of international financing in the context of reforms and European integration.
Moldova and the Netherlands Will Expand Cooperation in the Financial Sector
Moldova and the Netherlands will expand their cooperation in the financial sector and launch new joint projects
Moldova to Increase Funding for Energy-Efficient and Renewable Energy Projects in the Housing Sector
Moldova is preparing to launch a new mechanism designed to simplify the financing of projects for energy-efficient home renovations and the installation of renewable energy sources. Authorities and the financial sector expect that it will reduce risks for lenders and open the door to larger-scale renovation programs for apartment buildings.
Moldova's domestic public debt reached a new record high in August 2026
Moldova's domestic public debt rose by 432.52 million lei (+0.7%) in August, reaching a new record high of 58 billion 202.47 million lei at the end of August
Farmers have spoken out against raising the VAT on grains and oilseeds and are threatening to protest
The Farmers' Association has spoken out against the planned change to the tax regime for grain and oilseed crops, stating that it could drastically worsen the situation in an already weakened sector. The organization warns that if the decision stands, it is prepared to begin consultations on mass protests and insists on a public debate of the initiative in parliament.
The Moldovan government has approved a new fiscal policy
On Tuesday, the Moldovan government approved a draft of a new tax and budget policy, the implementation of which is expected to generate an additional 5.1 billion lei for the budget
Revenues for Moldova's social insurance budget rose by 4% over the first seven months of 2026
Revenues for Moldova's state social insurance budget continued to grow during the first seven months of 2026, while the revenue structure changed significantly: own-source revenues increased, and the volume of transfers from the state budget decreased. Against this backdrop, expenditures also rose, and the budget ended the period with a surplus—the full version of this article presents key indicators and trends for the main budget categories.
The Moldovan Parliament approved an increase in the 2026 state budget deficit to 23.07 billion lei
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)
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