The European Investment Bank reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting development projects in Moldova, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and economic modernization. At a meeting in Chișinău, the parties discussed accelerating the implementation of ongoing initiatives and strengthening coordination, which could impact the pace of progress on key projects.
In the first half of 2026, Moldova's direct public debt to international organizations continued to grow, although trends varied among individual creditors. The most notable changes occurred at several key institutions, while a decrease was recorded for a number of other obligations.
Moldova Hopes to Attract New Investment in the Country's Solar and Wind Energy Production and Energy Storage Capacity — Ministry of Energy
Moldova has proposed that the EIB explore the possibility of establishing an investment fund to support agricultural projects and economic development
The European Investment Bank will provide Moldova with 150 million euros to modernize the agri-food sector as part of the Livada Moldovei-II program
The EIB is preparing to launch a new credit line to support the agri-food sector and related government investments as part of the Livada Moldovei II project. The authorities have already agreed on the program's key parameters; however, the terms of access for businesses and the final resource allocation plan will be announced later, once the necessary agreements have been finalized.
Moldova's external debt increased significantly in the first half of the year, with growth occurring in both the public and private sectors. In its published balance of payments report, the National Bank also disclosed the structure of liabilities, the debt-to-GDP ratio, and key creditors, which allows for an assessment of the sources contributing to the burden on the economy.
Thanks to the "Energy Efficiency in Moldova" project, energy consumption at 10 national hospitals will be reduced by approximately 41%, resulting in annual savings of 2.8 million euros
A major bypass project is set to reshape transit flow around a southern Moldovan city, with construction now formally contracted and financed through international lending. The new route is expected to divert heavy traffic away from the urban area and includes several complex engineering elements that will be closely watched by the market.
A large-scale program to modernize the centralized heating system has been launched in Moldova's two largest municipalities; it will affect hundreds of residential buildings and change the way heat consumption is billed to consumers. The government has approved specific measures designed to accelerate the work and remove legal barriers to the implementation of major infrastructure projects, the details of which could prove crucial for the market and residents.
In 2025, Moldova attracted a significant amount of budget support from external partners, with the bulk of the funds coming from government loans. The report on foreign aid also details which international institutions and donors provided funding aimed at stabilizing the budget and advancing reforms.
In the first half of 2026, Moldova significantly reduced its external government borrowing compared to the same period last year. The bulk of the proceeds went toward budget support, while project financing from external sources accounted for a smaller share—the full version of the article details which lenders provided the funds and how the borrowing was distributed across sectors.
A contract worth approximately 2 million euros for work to improve the energy efficiency of Building No. 2 at the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery has been signed with a consortium consisting of QUANTIS ECO (Moldova) and SC Antramicons (Romania)
Loading…
