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, 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 is preparing a large-scale overhaul of its school management system: the current district and municipal structures will be replaced by new territorial agencies, and the funding of educational institutions will be reorganized. The reform will affect both the oversight of schools and the allocation of budget funds, with a separate transition schedule planned for some regions.
The Moldovan government has approved adjustments to the 2026 state budget, which call for a significant increase in spending and a reallocation of funds among various areas. Key changes include additional funding for regional infrastructure, support measures for the population and the public sector, and increased spending on a number of government obligations.
Moldova has revised its projected grant receipts for the 2026 state budget, significantly reducing their amount as part of an adjustment to budget parameters. The changes affected both budgetary support and externally funded projects; the Ministry of Finance attributes the decision to the current level of program implementation and new financing agreements.
In Moldova, public debt service costs will rise significantly in 2026: this revision is related to both domestic and external borrowing. This trend was influenced by changes in interest rates and market conditions, as well as currency revaluation.
Moldova's national debt, according to forecasts, as of December 31 will not exceed 162 billion 886.3 million lei and will increase by 6 billion 853.3 million lei compared to the amount approved for 2026, mainly due to an increase in external public debt
Moldova is preparing changes that are expected to significantly strengthen the independence of the National Bank and tighten restrictions on the use of its resources for public sector needs. The bill also addresses the regulator's internal governance and its future powers in the context of European integration, with some provisions tied to further alignment with EU institutions.
The Moldovan government aims to reduce the state budget deficit in 2027 to 3% of GDP from an expected 5.95% of GDP in 2026 – Vasile Tofan
Moldova is preparing tax and customs incentives for imports related to a school infrastructure modernization project funded by an international loan and grant. The initiative will involve the renovation of educational institutions and provides for significant budgetary relief, the details of which will be reviewed by Parliament.
The Moldovan government has approved amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, which provide for an increase in the budget deficit by 2 billion 171.8 million lei—to 23 billion 071.8 million lei (5.95% of GDP)
Over the past week, the Customs Service transferred 950.1 million lei to the budget, which is 3.8% more than the previous week
Moldova's national budget deficit for January–July 2026 totaled 8.702 billion lei, which is 1.356 billion lei (18.5%) higher than the figure for the same period in 2025.
"The government must increase its capacity to attract foreign grants in order to boost budget revenues," said Ionice
More than 4.2 billion lei were allocated to local development projects in Moldova for 2022–2026
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