Moldova is tightening requirements for tobacco health warnings on packaging: the warnings will be more prominent, and the rules for their placement will be stricter. The new regulations will also apply to e-cigarettes and related products, and the bill includes additional measures that could affect the market access of certain products.
Moldova is drafting new rules for the government procurement of vehicles and transportation services: the selection process will take into account not only cost but also energy consumption and environmental impact. This initiative, part of a push toward cleaner mobility, calls for a transition to fleet modernization based on European approaches and will affect several categories of vehicles at once.
After one year of operating within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), Moldova has seen a noticeable impact on citizens and businesses: transfers in euros have become faster and significantly cheaper, and SEPA has quickly become the primary channel for cross-border payments. The National Bank notes that the new payment infrastructure has already altered established financial flows and strengthened the country's integration with the European market.
Moldova and the EU discussed measures to support the population amid persistently high gas prices, including a compensation program for the most vulnerable families. The talks in Brussels also touched on issues of energy security, system resilience, and broader cooperation with the European Union in the areas of internal security and borders.
A program to modernize schools and kindergartens is launching in several communities in Moldova: local authorities have already signed funding agreements, and the work will involve a number of educational institutions. The project includes a set of measures to reduce energy consumption and costs; the full version of the article provides details on the financing structure, a list of solutions, and the expected impact on local budgets.
Moldova will introduce new rules for collecting tax arrears in cooperation with EU countries
The government has approved Moldova's new Energy Strategy for 2026–2050, achieving the goals of which will require total investments estimated at approximately 43 billion euros (equivalent to about 864.3 billion lei) by 2050
Moldova is preparing stricter requirements for the labeling of tobacco products and health warnings: Parliament has already approved the relevant amendments in the first reading. The changes will affect not only cigarettes but also related products, and may lead to additional restrictions on certain items if they are confirmed to pose an increased health risk.
Moldova's excise tax regime, which is aligned with EU standards, will generate an additional 86.2 billion lei for the state budget, with more than 72% of this amount coming from excise taxes on tobacco products
The price of natural gas on the TTF on September 21 stood at 77.31 euros/MWh following various fluctuations last week - Energocom
The European Union has awarded Moldova a grant of 20 million euros for the reconstruction of sections of the "North-South" railway corridor along the route Vălcineț – Ocnița – Bălți – Ungheni – Chișinău – Căinari
Moldova has developed practical guidelines for filing and reviewing complaints
Moldova has approved the creation of a new information system to monitor and coordinate efforts to combat fraud involving EU funds. The project is intended to strengthen data exchange among government agencies and establish a more transparent oversight mechanism; funding for its launch has already been allocated.
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