Moldova needs to reduce energy consumption, as the country does not have its own energy resources and the only sustainable way is to reduce it. This was stated by Caroline Novak, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, at the Smart Cities Moldova 2026 conference.
A group of Moldovan MPs paid a visit to Georgia at the invitation of the Georgian side. The delegation consisted of Igor Dodon, Bogdan Tsirdia, Petru Burduja (PSRM), Vasile Costiuc, chairman of the parliamentary faction “Democrația Acasă” and Olga Ursu, deputy chairman of the parliamentary faction “Alternativa”.
The Environment Ministry has reported the detection of a new transfer of oil products on the Dniester River. According to the ministry, new pollution spots were registered near the bridge near the village of Ungur in Ocnita district.
Over the last 25 years, the Moldovan education system has lost almost half of its pupils – their number dropped from 631,300 to 335,100, according to a study by the Institute of Public Policies (IPP). The sharpest decline was recorded in rural areas, where the number of schoolchildren decreased by 61%.
Economic agents from the left bank of the Nistru river were invited to a meeting of the parliamentary commission for economy, budget and finance to discuss tax regulation issues, including the application of VAT, excises in the light of the abolition of tax exemptions.
A flurry of publications in the European press followed the denunciation of the CIS Agreement by the Moldovan parliament. Western media regarded it as another step in the process of distancing Chisinau from Moscow and strengthening the country’s European course. In some publications there are also alternative assessments.
As of April 1, 2026, the transition period for working with the SD CEMT digital system, a platform for processing and controlling international freight permits, has ended.
Moldova denounced the CIS Agreement, the relevant Protocol and the organization’s Charter. Thus, the country has finally completed its withdrawal from the CIS statutory bodies. The relevant bill was passed on Thursday, April 2, with 54 votes of the ruling PAS party, 5 votes of Vasile Costiuc’s Democrația Acasă faction and one vote of the Alternativa bloc.
On Thursday, April 2, when Autism Awareness Day is celebrated around the world, MPs did not limit themselves to formal statements: they watched a thematic film, took a group photo with puzzles in their hands and tried an interactive experience that allows you to look at the world through the eyes of a person with autism. But after the “assembled puzzle” about understanding and empathy, the usual political picture unfolded in the parliament – arguments about pensions, social spending, demography about the future of the country. The deputies were considering a simple vote of no confidence in the social protection policy.
The president will participate in the procedure of dismissing the governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).
Here, international students will be able to get support, understand the university system and get into the academic environment faster. Rector Otilia Dandara said that the university is focusing on attracting students from all over the world. For this purpose, programs in English and opportunities to study Romanian language and culture are being expanded.
The public procurement system has registered notable changes in the dynamics of appeals in the awarding of contracts. The number of appeals decreased, but their total financial importance increased, reaching 8.8 billion lei in 2025 against 6 billion lei a year earlier.
The Parliament is considering a legislative initiative aimed at creating a legal framework for the organization of paid internships at the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).
The authorities summarize two years of operation of the electronic prescription system (e-Rețeta) for reimbursed medicines and medical devices. The system was launched on April 1, 2024 and has since become a central tool in the process of providing patients with reimbursed medicines. The National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) also believes that it has significantly increased transparency in the use of public funds.
More than 153 thousand people paid the fixed contribution of compulsory health insurance in the first quarter of this year. This is nine thousand more compared to the same period last year. The indicator became the highest as of March 31 in the history of the system.
New foreign aid projects in the sphere of social protection, education, agriculture will receive tax and customs privileges. The decision is related to updating the list of technical and investment support programs operating on the basis of international agreements.
Moldova is becoming increasingly involved in the European security architecture, including practical support to its partners. According to President Maia Sandu, Moldova is not only a recipient of European assistance, but also an active participant in cooperation.
Despite the internal review of foreign assistance programs by the Donald Trump administration, the US support for Moldova remains stable. This was stated by Foreign Minister Mihail Popşoi while presenting a report on the work done in 2025 at the parliamentary commission for foreign policy.
The budget allocated for 2025 for the Prima Casa program was completely exhausted already in the first quarter due to the large number of applications. Therefore, the program was put on hold “until the mechanism is improved”.
The prime minister said that as early as next week, the government may go to parliament with ready documents and propose the lifting of the state of emergency regime. The Cabinet of Ministers will not extend it “for a single day longer than necessary”.
