The government appears to be ready to back down and abandon plans to impose a standard 20% VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies as part of the tax reform proposed for 2027. Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita made these statements following a wave of criticism and a negative assessment from the Ministry of Health.
The Supreme Council of Prosecutors (SCP) and the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (SCJ) have commented on the draft law amending certain regulatory acts concerning the reform of the unified pay system in the public sector. Both bodies have warned of serious risks to the status, income, and independence of justice system employees.
The Promo-LEX Association presented a monitoring report titled “Political Party Financing in the Republic of Moldova: A Retrospective on 2025.” The report identified structural changes in the budgets of the 38 political parties that submitted reports, as well as a hidden shortfall in the form of undeclared expenditures.
The Ministry of Education and Research has announced that it is now accepting applications for the competition to place graduates in vacant teaching positions for the 2026–2027 academic year.
On Tuesday, June 23, another shipment of fertilizer from Russia to Armenia was transported through Azerbaijani territory.
In the Republic of Moldova, more than 5,200 people (approximately 14% of all deaths) die each year as a result of smoking and exposure to toxic emissions from tobacco products and related items. These figures are included in the draft National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026–2032.
Ministers will lose the authority to appoint and dismiss deputy heads of state agencies established by their respective ministries. These powers will be transferred directly to the heads of the relevant agencies.
The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has announced the launch of an internal reform following an assessment of its institutional processes. The reform is taking place against a backdrop of a significant backlog of dossiers under consideration, which has led to longer processing times due to an increase in the number of enquiries and the need to verify documentation.
The draft tax and customs policy for 2027 provides for amendments to the Law on Temporary Disability Benefits and Other Social Insurance Benefits. It is proposed to extend the calculation period for determining benefits from 12 to 36 months. In addition, the current benchmark of 35% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy is planned to be replaced with 35% of the national minimum wage. At the same time, the percentage formulas (30%, 60%/30%, and 90%) will remain in effect, depending on the option selected by the beneficiary.
The United Nations Country Team in Moldova may be strengthened by the inclusion of a representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The tax reform proposed for 2027, which calls for the introduction of a 20 percent VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies, risks destroying the healthcare system and triggering a chain reaction of price increases. Health Minister Emil Cheban made this statement, noting that his ministry had issued a negative opinion on the bill.
During the second EU–Moldova summit, held today in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of new tranches of financial support for Moldova. The funds will be directed toward infrastructure development and strengthening the country’s security.
Maya Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, expressed her support for the United Kingdom’s possible return to the European Union.
On Wednesday, the government will consider a draft resolution on the establishment and organization of the National Crisis Management Commission, which will completely replace the current Emergency Situations Commission.
The Moldovan Parliament will consider a bill to ratify the Convention Establishing an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims for Ukraine, signed in The Hague on December 16, 2025.
UPDATED. Moldova is integrating the European eCall system into its 112 emergency service, which will enable emergency calls from vehicles to be automatically transmitted in the event of traffic accidents.
Every year, between 1,250 and 1,500 open-heart surgeries are performed in Moldova, of which approximately 650–800 are performed at the T. Moshnyaga Republican Clinical Hospital. It is the only public institution in the country where pediatric cardiac surgery is performed.
The Government of the Republic of Moldova and the international payment company Mastercard have announced the launch of the Digital Country Partnership program—a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting the digital transformation of the economy, modernizing public services, and expanding financial inclusion.
The Federation of Public Service Workers’ Unions (SINDASP), which represents the interests of more than 16,000 union members, expresses its concern and disagreement with the bills concerning the reform of tax, customs policy, and the wage system. The organization notes that, in addition to reducing pay scales and cutting a number of wage supplements, the government is blocking collective bargaining and restricting workers’ labor rights.
Moldova will establish an Insurance Guarantee Fund designed to ensure compensation payments to victims of traffic accidents in the event of the insolvency, bankruptcy, or liquidation of insurance companies. The management of this fund will be entrusted to the Deposit Guarantee Fund within the banking system.
