Moldova's Parliament has ratified an agreement with Romania on strategic transportation infrastructure
The Moldovan Parliament has ratified a new agreement with Romania on transportation infrastructure of strategic importance
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Moldova's Parliament has increased the 2026 state budget deficit to 23.07 billion lei
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state budget that significantly increase both revenue and expenditures, while also raising the deficit to a new level. The amendments provide for additional payments to public sector employees, increased transfers for social and infrastructure needs, and the reallocation of funds across a number of areas; meanwhile, ahead of the second reading, lawmakers have submitted several dozen more proposals, some of which have already received support.
Moldova will strengthen warnings about the dangers of tobacco on packaging and e-cigarettes
Moldova plans to make tobacco health warnings on packaging more prominent and to standardize labeling requirements for e-cigarettes and e-liquids. The initiative also addresses rules for brand placement and updates to some of the terminology used in tobacco product regulation, with certain provisions to be implemented in phases.
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
The business community has called for a review of tax changes affecting farmers, agricultural processors, and the financial sector
The business community has proposed that Parliament reconsider the tax changes affecting farmers and agricultural processors, the financial sector, and freelancers, and refrain from imposing excise taxes on sugary drinks
Moldova will expand access to cadastral information for certain categories of individuals and institutions
Moldova is preparing changes that will expand access to cadastral information for certain professional groups and clarify the procedure for obtaining it. At the same time, the bill amends the rules for subdividing land parcels and registering new properties, which could affect territorial and infrastructure development projects.
Parliament approved the 2027 tax and customs policy in its first reading
Parliament approved the draft tax and customs policy for 2027 in its first reading: the proposed changes will generate 5.1 billion lei for the budget
Switzerland has provided Moldova with 5 billion lei in grant aid
Switzerland and Moldova discussed the results of their long-standing cooperation and next steps within the framework of existing support programs, including a project to strengthen parliamentary democracy. According to the meeting participants, the assistance covers several key areas at once, and the immediate agenda includes the further modernization of institutions and digital infrastructure.
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.
The Moldovan Parliament approved an increase in the 2026 state budget deficit to 23.07 billion lei
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, increasing the deficit by 2.17 billion lei—to 23.07 billion lei (5.95% of GDP)
Moldova's Parliament has approved a new investment law that provides incentives for strategic investment projects
The Moldovan Parliament passed the draft of a new Investment Law on first reading, which will provide local and foreign investors with clearer and more predictable operating conditions in line with EU standards, as well as new incentives for strategic investment projects
Transnistria's Mandatory Gas Reserves for the Winter of 2026–2027 Will Be Significantly Increased
The regulator has revised the requirements for mandatory gas reserves for Transnistria for the upcoming heating season, significantly tightening the parameters for winter preparations. The decision is linked to updated gas legislation and is accompanied by a new schedule for building reserves, while suppliers' deadlines and reporting obligations to the authorities remain unchanged.
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