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In Moldova, the employment status of more than 6,000 informally employed workers has been formalized

Moldova has stepped up oversight of informal employment: as a result of inspections, thousands of workers have been brought into the formal sector, and the labor inspectorate has recorded a significant increase in the number of inspections and violations. At the same time, a meeting of the Economic Council discussed new approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of oversight, expanding employment measures, and a potential mechanism that could open up additional opportunities for people with disabilities.

13 September 2026 · 09:15

The Moldovan Parliament Increased the Revenue and Expenditures of the Social Insurance Budget for 2026

The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state social insurance budget that provide for increases in both revenue and expenditures. Authorities cite the need to ensure timely payments of social benefits and to strengthen support for certain categories of recipients as the rationale for the changes, though the final details have yet to be approved.

4 September 2026 · 17:17

In Moldova, disability status will be determined based on a person's functional capacity

Moldova is preparing to overhaul the way disability status is assessed, shifting the focus from diagnosis alone to a person's everyday functional abilities. The reform, aimed primarily at children, is expected to simplify procedures, make decisions more transparent and support a broader expansion of community-based care and social services.

1 September 2026 · 17:37

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