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Category: Moldova’s Economy
Moldova took an important step towards energy independence in the first quarter of 2026, when domestic electricity production covered about 52% of national consumption.
In the period from June 1 to June 7, 2026, revenues from the Customs Service to the state budget amounted to more than 749 million lei, which is 114.1% higher than the benchmark for the reporting period.
Last year, the degree of utilization of funds from external sources amounted to 96.2%, decreasing compared to the previous year. Out of the total amount of 16.7 billion lei allocated from external sources, 78.2 per cent was used to support the state budget and only 21.8 per cent to implement development projects. This is stated in the Audit Chamber’s audit report on the government’s fulfillment of the state budget in 2025. This applies both to loans taken by the government and grants.
Moldova is implementing a new mechanism for calculating and adjusting the minimum wage in accordance with the EU Adequate Minimum Wages Directive. The government will be obliged to review this indicator annually, using 50% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy as a benchmark.
Five waste management companies in the Republic of Moldova will receive support totaling up to 425,000 euros to develop their waste management and recycling activities. The assistance is provided by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) under the project “Promoting an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) reported that retail prices of major petroleum products continued to decline throughout the past week.
The Paris prosecutor’s office has launched an official investigation against Swiss lawyer Alexander Montavon for alleged misappropriation of Hermes shares, which, according to the company’s heir Nicolas Puesch, are now worth more than €10 billion. Investigators are looking into whether these assets could have been controlled by structures linked to billionaire Bernard Arnault’s LVMH group. The new development is yet another twist in the long-running confrontation between the two major players in the global luxury industry.
Today, June 4, 2026, the banking system of the Republic of Moldova celebrates the 35th anniversary of its foundation. The professional holiday is dedicated to the establishment of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) in 1991. It was founded by talented Moldovan financiers and the country’s leading commercial banks, which are also celebrating their anniversary today.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has downwardly revised Moldova’s economic growth forecast for 2026 amid risks caused by the war, energy crisis and instability of international markets.
In 2025, Moldova has become Europe’s leader in terms of startup ecosystem growth.
The Government today approved amendments to the regulatory framework on the eco-design requirements for energy-saving products, in line with the latest European Union standards. The amendments affect several categories of products frequently used by citizens and businesses: household dryers, fans, heating appliances and standby electrical equipment.
In the first quarter of 2026, the average monthly wage in Moldova decreased by 2.3% compared to the last quarter of 2025, although in annual terms it continued to grow. The decline is due to the high base effect: bonuses and annual bonuses are traditionally paid at the end of the year, so there is a seasonal decline at the beginning of the following year.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has published updated data on poverty measurement according to a new methodology, according to which last year’s figures look much better than those presented earlier. Both monetary and non-monetary poverty, according to the NBS, are retreating, but not losing ground in Moldova.
In January-March 2026, the volume of investments in long-term assets in Moldova significantly decreased. In annual terms, capital investments amounted to 6.2 billion lei, decreasing overall by 2.4%. This statistic reflects the general decline in the investment activity of businesses at the beginning of the year, despite the stimulus programs included in the state budget.
The revenues of the Customs Service (SMC), transferred to the state budget last week, amounted to more than 863.4 million lei.
There is a big difference between the need to attract foreign labor and fears about the influx of migrants. This was stated by Moldovan President Maia Sandu in the Jurnal Politic podcast.
Moldovan Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder discussed with the director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Thomas Erickson, the implementation of existing environmental projects and the prospects for launching new initiatives in the field of climate adaptation and sustainable development.
The Republic of Moldova lowers the minimum age of access to employment services and measures from 16 to 15 years.
The minimum wage will become the subject of direct negotiations at the level of the company, industry or region. This means a transition from centralized regulation to a model based on the autonomy of social partners.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development proposes to speed up the repair of critical sections of the railroad, by removing the linkage of financing to the completion of the reorganization of the state enterprise “Calea Ferată din Moldova”.
