The government is introducing mandatory financial guarantees for companies posing a high environmental risk. This will allow for the compensation of environmental damage at the expense of businesses, without placing a burden on the national budget.
The government will allocate 10 million lei to implement local development projects under the “Diaspora Acasă Reușește (DAR 1+3)” program in 2026. Funding from the state budget will be provided to 33 initiatives aimed at modernizing infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the quality of life in the country’s communities.
The mandatory natural gas reserve level that MoldovaGas JSC must establish and maintain for the left bank of the Dniester has been set at 15% of the region’s average annual natural gas consumption by end users. The calculation is based on consumption data from the past five years.
Vasile Costiuc, a member of parliament and chair of the “Democrația Acasă” faction, announced an official inquiry sent to the government and the Ministry of Energy, demanding clarification regarding the management of oil and gas fields in southern Moldova, specifically in the villages of Veleni and Viktorovka.
One and a half thousand employees of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată a Moldovei” (CFM) were laid off last year. Nicolae Mîndra, State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development, explained that this decision was necessary to optimize the company’s operations in line with current freight and passenger traffic volumes, as well as to reduce inefficient assets.
Parliament today passed, on its second reading, a bill designating the consolidation of the General Prosecutor’s Office building, located at 73 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Boulevard, as a public utility of national importance.
Local and central public authorities in the Republic of Moldova will be able to participate in European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs)—legal entities designed to facilitate the implementation of cross-border projects and the attraction of external funding.
Parliament has passed a law that will help farmers and artisans protect the uniqueness of their products. This applies to products with a “geographical indication”—for example, when cheese or jam is named after the region where it is produced using traditional recipes. Previously, obtaining such official recognition was extremely difficult due to red tape, but the new rules simplify the process.
Parliament passed the draft law on gigabit infrastructure in its second reading. This legislative initiative marks a shift from a model focused on access to private property to a model for developing an integrated ecosystem. The goal of the reform is to reduce the time and costs required to expand fiber-optic and 5G networks.
A new-generation oil refinery will be built in Azerbaijan over the next 5–6 years.
According to statistical data, between 2024 and 2025, 417 exceptional situations were recorded in the Republic of Moldova, resulting in material damage estimated at approximately 7,607.87 million lei, as well as 3,309 fires, with material damage of approximately 325.13 million lei. These figures reveal a significant economic impact on the national economy and justify the need to strengthen mechanisms for preventing and compensating for damages.
Moldovan villages have a future, as their development is largely tied to agriculture, which is actively supported by the European Union. This was stated by PAS MP Marcel Spatari, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development plans to launch urban passenger rail service in Chisinau, and subsequently in Balti, using the existing rail infrastructure.
The media market will be regulated by a new law that establishes an updated legal framework for media organizations, defines the concepts of market concentration and editorial responsibility, and provides for measures to ensure the transparency and independence of journalism.
The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau has officially introduced the mission’s new press secretary. The announcement was made on the diplomatic mission’s official Facebook page.
The Ministry of Finance intends to reform the budget process by limiting amendments to the state budget to one adjustment per year. This measure is part of the effort to harmonize national legislation with European Union norms and standards.
The low capacity of government agencies to utilize budget allocations and external funds remains a persistent problem in public administration. This was discussed at a joint meeting of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance and the Committee on Public Finance Oversight, where the progress of the state budget’s implementation was reviewed. Lawmakers are wondering whether the authorities will be able to absorb future large-scale EU funds.
There are approximately 13,000 civil society organizations registered in the Republic of Moldova, of which about 5,000 are actively operating. In recognition of their work, the ninth “Civil Society 2026” Gala was held in Chisinau, where seven organizations received European Union awards for outstanding achievements and solidarity.
At its meeting today, the Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee approved favorable advisory opinions on the nominations of two ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova. Inga Ionescu will be appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of India. Sergiu Gurdza will be appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Portuguese Republic.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu is attending the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which is taking place in Sofia.
