A key element of this process was the update to the legislative framework, which granted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expanded powers to effectively transpose European Union decisions into national law. This measure contributed to an increase in the implementation rate of sanctions regimes from 35% at the beginning of 2025 to 50% by the end of the year.
To date, Moldova has aligned with 38 of the 41 sanctions regimes for which it received invitations to align. The majority of these concern restrictive measures against Russia. The Republic of Moldova has aligned with 91% of EU declarations and restrictive measures and plans to reach 100% alignment by the time of its accession to the European Union.
Goals for the coming period include completing the harmonization of the regulatory framework, further developing digital tools to enhance transparency, and strengthening mechanisms aimed at preventing the circumvention of sanctions.
As of December 31, 2025, the National List of Entities Subject to Restrictions included 5,557 entries, including 3,903 individuals, 1,614 legal entities, and 40 vessels. The majority of this list consists of European Union sanctions. The breakdown of entities by source of restrictions is as follows: UN—731 individuals and 271 legal entities; EU — 3,405 individuals, 1,497 legal entities, and 40 vessels; Canada — 25 individuals and 3 legal entities; United Kingdom — 9 individuals and 4 legal entities; United States — 11 individuals and 50 legal entities.
The report was prepared by the Interagency Oversight Council. The authors emphasize that agencies such as the State Tax Service and the Information and Security Service play a key role in freezing assets and monitoring entities associated with individuals subject to sanctions.
