Moldova is accelerating the negotiation process with the European Union and hopes to conclude it within a short timeframe. In Luxembourg, the country opened a new phase of discussions on a number of issues related to the internal market and competitiveness; however, the most complex reforms and legislative changes still lie ahead.
The World Bank expects economic growth in Europe and Central Asia to slow in the coming years amid pressure from high energy prices, weak external demand, and ongoing uncertainty. The new report also notes significant differences among subregions: some economies are remaining resilient thanks to domestic demand and investment, while others are facing a more pronounced slowdown in business activity.
A forum dedicated to the development of the global business services sector and the country's investment opportunities will be held in Chisinau as part of Moldova Business Week. The discussion will focus on Moldova's competitiveness, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and workforce challenges, and participants are expected to include representatives from the business community, government, and international partners.
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.
In Moldova, the labor force (the economically active population aged 15–89) totaled 926,900 people in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 2.5% compared with the first quarter
Living conditions, well-being, and infrastructure in Moldova have improved, but indicators for some economic sectors have not reached pre-independence levels over the past 35 years—Veaceslav Ioniţă
Following the first half of 2026, the state-owned enterprise "Moldovan Railways" returned to profitability after several years of losses. Authorities attribute this turnaround to financial restructuring measures and changes in management, and note that it has already had a positive impact on salary payments and the company's operations.
The agreement with Ukraine on the transit of cargo via Moldova's railways at a 50% discount is an opportunity for the revival of the Moldovan Railways—Veaceslav Ioniță
Since the beginning of the year, more than 15,000 people have found employment in Moldova with the assistance of local employment offices, and the majority of the new jobs were created in several key sectors. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection also announced plans to expand and modernize employment services to make it easier for job seekers to find work and for employers to recruit staff.
"Moldova needs to reignite its economic engines, create conditions for economic development, attract new investment, and unblock investment projects that are at an advanced stage but are facing certain obstacles," said Vasile Tofan
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