Statements made by representatives of a number of ministries during a meeting of the parliamentary commission investigating the activities of state-owned enterprises point to serious administrative chaos in the public sector management system.
The government is proposing amendments to the legislation governing the operations of a number of special economic zones (SEZs) and free enterprise zones (FEZs). This decision stems from the findings of an audit by the Accounts Chamber, which identified problems with cadastral registration, property management, and land use.
President Maia Sandu reminds that municipalities that do not complete the voluntary merger process by September 1 will be subject to the mandatory merger procedure and will not be able to access the additional resources allocated by the government for this reform.
In government agencies and state-owned companies, 439 people—or 1.1% of the total workforce—receive high or very high salaries. Of these, 152 employees earn more than 80,000 lei per month. These figures were presented by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who announced a package of measures to reduce unjustified spending and increase transparency in the use of public funds.
The Republic of Moldova and the German federal state of Bavaria will establish an intergovernmental commission to promote economic cooperation, attract investment, and expand business ties.
The government must submit a comprehensive report on the consequences of epizootic crises in the livestock sector—including information on the affected farms, the damage incurred, and the compensation paid. This request was made by Liliana Jakoni, chair of the parliamentary committee on public administration and regional development.
Members of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova received an annual tax-free allowance for medical expenses in the amount of 19,520 lei. The announcement was made by MP Ion Chicu, who criticized this practice and stated that he would forgo the amount he received.
Parliament adopted a resolution terminating the mandate of PAS Party Representative Victoria Belous. The decision was made based on her resignation letter, submitted on July 31, 2026. With her departure, the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance is once again “leaderless.”
Organizers of drug dens face up to 15 years in prison. Authorities are tightening penalties for setting up places where illegal substances are used. The relevant bill was passed on its second reading and will take effect on August 28 of this year.
The entity responsible for supplying natural gas to the left bank of the Dniester will be required to build up mandatory fuel reserves in time for the upcoming heating season. Previously, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) extended the status of MoldovaGas JSC as the organization responsible for supplying natural gas to the left bank until December 31, 2026.
The amendments regarding the elections in Gagauzia have sparked a new political conflict between the government and the opposition. The parliamentary majority argues that the initiative aims to bring the legislation into line with the Constitutional Court’s ruling, while opposition lawmakers believe it amounts to a revision of the autonomy’s special status.
Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.
Parliament repealed its own legislative amendments, adopted just a few months ago, which had transferred management of the Grape and Wine Fund’s treasury account from the National Office for Grapes and Wine (ONVV) to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.
The right of a suspect, accused person, or defendant to remain silent and not to testify against themselves will be further enshrined in national legislation in accordance with European Union standards. The relevant bill was introduced by State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Mihai Georgescu and passed on first reading.
Parliament approved the Restart reform in its first reading, which calls for the creation of 35 regional education agencies directly subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Research. Authorities argue that the reform will transform education into a “social elevator” accessible to all children, while the opposition warns of excessive centralization and the consolidation of political control over the system.
Nearly all citizens who paid the fixed premium for mandatory health insurance in the first half of 2026 used the government’s MPay service. These figures were presented at a meeting of the Board of the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM).
Moldova’s promised energy transformation has not yet brought relief to consumers. Not only has it failed to reduce the burden, but it has also raised new questions: how are rates set, how effectively is money being spent, and why do citizens always bear the cost of reforms? A meeting of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance, convened to review the National Energy Regulatory Agency’s (ANRE) report on its work over the past year, clearly demonstrated the deep divide between the official rhetoric of energy independence and the economic reality that the opposition is trying to expose.
Approximately 30 million euros will be allocated for the major renovation of 19 student dormitories across the country by 2030. Thanks to these investments, the plan is to modernize about 5,000 student housing units, said Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that by July 31, the government will present a package of measures aimed at increasing transparency in public sector compensation and limiting unjustified payments to officials and executives of state-owned enterprises.
UPDATED. Parliament will ratify an amendment to the financing agreements with the World Bank (WB), which will make it possible to secure a grant of $350,000 to develop the “Register of Security Interests in Movable Property” information system.
