Moldova and Ireland discussed expanding economic cooperation and attracting new investment against the backdrop of deepening political dialogue and Chisinau's progress toward European integration. The agenda also included issues that could significantly impact bilateral relations and the business environment, including new agreements and the strengthening of diplomatic presence.
The National Bank of Moldova discussed with the European Central Bank the further development of payment infrastructure and digital banking supervision tools in the context of European integration. Particular attention was paid to the MIA instant payment system and the possibilities for aligning it with European payment solutions, which could mark an important milestone for the country's financial sector.
"The implementation of the Growth Plan should lead to less bureaucracy, increased investment, and greater opportunities for Moldovan companies," said Claudiu Năsui
The European Commission is wrapping up its evaluation of applications for the Moldova investment competition: interest in the program turned out to be significantly higher than expected, and some of the projects have already received preliminary support. The focus is on initiatives in key economic sectors, and selection is based on several criteria, making the results of the call for proposals particularly important for the market.
The EBRD maintained its GDP growth forecast for Moldova at 2.8% for 2026 and 3.5% for 2027
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, a package of amendments designed to strengthen the independence of the National Bank and bring national regulations into line with European standards. The bill addresses not only the regulator's powers but also the regime governing its assets, as well as requirements for its management and staff—further details relevant to the financial sector are expected during the second reading.
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.
The Moldovan Parliament has ratified a new agreement with Romania on transportation infrastructure of strategic importance
In 2025, Moldova's exports of services approached the levels of goods exports, and in certain segments, they already account for a significant portion of foreign revenue. Against this backdrop, the authorities are preparing a separate set of measures focused on export potential, tourism, and new forms of support for companies, and will also name the country's top exporters for the first time.
Moldova's economy enters the autumn with mixed signals: while some sectors continue to support growth, others remain under pressure from weak demand and high financing costs. At the same time, energy tariffs, export performance, fiscal changes and financing trends are shaping a busy policy and market agenda that could affect businesses and households in the months ahead.
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
At the forum in Vienna, participants discussed how Moldova can strengthen its energy security by diversifying its gas supplies and integrating more deeply into the European gas market. Particular attention was paid to reforms in the national market, the development of regional infrastructure, and new regulations that could affect cross-border gas trade.
Moldova plans to accelerate the implementation of its Growth Plan and the advancement of 20 priority projects for which European funding has been requested
The National Bank of Moldova has completed a three-year institutional transformation project aimed at fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the regulator. The bank states that the results achieved will serve as the foundation for further strengthening human resource capacity and expanding cooperation at the national and regional levels.
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