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The IMF has raised its GDP growth forecast for Moldova for 2026
The IMF raised its GDP growth forecast for Moldova in 2026 from 1.5% to 1.7%, while lowering its forecast for 2027 from 2.3% to 2%
The Ministry of Finance has focused on the 2027 budget, wage reform, and tax policy
The Ministry of Finance outlined its key priorities for the near future: preparing the 2027 budget, reforming the wage system, adjusting tax policy, and updating the public procurement mechanism. At a meeting with the business community and local authorities, issues were also discussed that could significantly affect local revenues, financing, and investment conditions.
The World Bank may provide funding for new development projects in Moldova and offer technical assistance
The World Bank will consider financing new development projects in Moldova and will provide expert and technical assistance in areas such as the pension system, tax policy, public sector wages, railway infrastructure, and the development of the public and private sectors
Moldova's GDP grew by 0.6% in the first half of 2026
Moldova's economy continued to grow in the first half of the year, and the latest data from statistics agencies and the National Bank indicate that this positive trend continued into the second quarter. At the same time, when making its decision on the interest rate, the regulator specifically noted changes in key sectors, foreign trade, and consumer activity, which together paint a picture of recovery.
Lawmakers proposed amendments to the 2026 budget totaling more than 3 billion lei
During the second reading, members of Parliament proposed 22 amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, providing for additional expenditures and other budget payments totaling 3 billion 086.5 million lei and the reallocation of 527.8 million lei
Pay reform in the public sector will begin in 2027, and compensation will be paid out in 2026
The public sector pay reform will take effect on January 1, 2027, and public sector employees with monthly incomes of up to 20,000 lei in 2026 will receive financial compensation
The concept for a new tax reform will be presented on August 6
The tax reform concept will be presented on August 6; its main goals are to reduce taxes on labor, encourage investment, increase taxes on harmful habits, and standardize certain taxes, including VAT - Vasile Tofan
Moldova will introduce measures to cap officials' salaries by the end of July
Moldova plans to present a package of specific measures by July 31 to address the issue of so-called “excessive salaries” for government officials
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