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Domestic market reforms will strengthen Moldova's economy and open up new opportunities for development

Domestic market reforms will strengthen Moldova's economy and open up new opportunities for development

Moldova is updating its European integration program with a focus on domestic market reforms and economic criteria designed to strengthen the country's competitiveness and accelerate alignment with EU rules. During the consultations, government officials and business representatives discussed the progress already made and the next steps in key areas that will determine the further advancement of the negotiation process.

4 November 2026 · 14:30

The Ministry of Economic Development will discuss updating the National Program for EU Accession for 2025–2029

The Ministry of Economic Development will discuss updating the National Program for EU Accession for 2025–2029

The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization will hold preliminary consultations on updating the National Program for EU Accession for 2025–2029, during which participants plan to discuss key areas for legislative harmonization and further steps to advance the country's progress in the negotiation process. Representatives from government agencies, the business community, the expert community, and the civil sector will take part in the discussion.

26 October 2026 · 19:10

Moldova has begun negotiations with the EU on key economic clusters

Moldova has begun negotiations with the EU on key economic clusters

Moldova has officially begun negotiations with the EU on two key economic clusters that address the domestic market, competition, digitalization, and business conditions. The Ministry of Economic Development believes that this phase could have a significant impact on the business environment, companies' access to the European market, and the pace of economic modernization.

15 October 2026 · 14:10

The World Bank will help strengthen Moldova's Competition Council and improve its effectiveness

The World Bank will help strengthen Moldova's Competition Council and improve its effectiveness

The Moldovan Competition Council, with support from the World Bank, has begun an assessment of its work, which is intended to serve as the basis for the agency's future reforms. The assessment focuses on internal processes, resource allocation, and organizational structure, as well as a comparison with similar agencies in other countries; a roadmap for change is expected to result from this process.

29 September 2026 · 08:31

Temporary licensing of grain imports will protect producers from unfair competition

Temporary licensing of grain imports will protect producers from unfair competition

Parliament approved in the first reading a bill on temporary licensing of grain and oilseed imports, which the authors cite as a measure to protect local producers and ensure stricter control over raw material flows. This article examines the risks to the market and logistics that some see in this measure and why it has already sparked a debate between processors and farmers.

4 September 2026 · 09:37

A regulation on state aid to finance investment risks has taken effect in Moldova

A regulation on state aid to finance investment risks has taken effect in Moldova

New regulations governing the provision of state aid to finance investment risks have taken effect in Moldova. The document specifies the circumstances under which such support may be considered compatible with competition, as well as how the relevant schemes will be evaluated, monitored, and reported on.

3 September 2026 · 17:38

Moldova Will Establish a Commission to Investigate Antidumping, Countervailing, and Safeguard Measures

Moldova Will Establish a Commission to Investigate Antidumping, Countervailing, and Safeguard Measures

Moldova will update the mechanism for reviewing business complaints regarding the protection of the domestic market from dumping, subsidized imports, and a sharp increase in imports. A new standing commission will replace the structures that have been in place since the early 2000s and will operate under rules aligned with EU and WTO standards; the article provides details on the procedure for launching investigations, the composition of the body, and the timelines for decision-making.

19 August 2026 · 13:36

Moldova Will Impose VAT and Excise Taxes on Imports of Certain Goods into Transnistria

Moldova Will Impose VAT and Excise Taxes on Imports of Certain Goods into Transnistria

Moldova is preparing a phased change to the tax regime for a number of goods imported into Transnistria: in the first phase, the new rules will apply to a limited list of products, and the list will then be expanded. The authorities hope to gradually level the playing field for businesses and reduce existing exemptions; however, the details of the reform and its implications for the market will only become clear once the full text of the draft is available.

13 August 2026 · 13:42

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