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Category: Politics & Economy

    Farmers agreed to suspend their roadside protests in exchange for a promise from ministry officials and the government as a whole to set forth a clear, official position on the proposed reform of the VAT system for agricultural products by June 30. However, no official statements on this matter were issued by the agreed-upon deadline, according to the administration of the “Forța Fermierilor” Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers.

    Politics & Economy 2 July 2026

    U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington will not allow China to gain control of the Panama Canal, once again highlighting the strategic importance of one of the world’s most vital transportation arteries to U.S. national interests.

    Politics & Economy 2 July 2026

    Two initiatives have been introduced in parliament to establish investigative commissions that will examine the operations of state-owned enterprises and the procedures for appointing officials to government positions.

    Politics & Economy 2 July 2026

    Against the backdrop of the MoldATSA scandal, PCRM deputy and former President Vladimir Voronin recalled that, in its day, the People’s Control Committee of the Moldavian SSR kept the entire bureaucracy in check. During the hearings on the annual report of the Court of Auditors (CA), a debate ensued between Voronin and the head of the CA regarding the agency’s working methods.

    Politics & Economy 2 July 2026

    Sergey K., a Ukrainian national, is believed to have played a key role in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. He has been in a pretrial detention center for several months. Now, the German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has upgraded the charges against him: instead of “subversion against the constitutional order,” the charges now involve war crimes.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    As Logos Press had anticipated, Radu Marian will be replaced as chair of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance by his colleague from the PAS faction, MP Victoria Belous, who is currently the committee’s vice chair and a former finance minister. Marian will, however, remain vice-chair of the same committee.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    Ukraine can leverage its strengths in the agricultural sector in its relations with third countries and opt out of the subsidy system in place in the European Union. This view was expressed by Katarina Maternová, the EU Ambassador to Ukraine.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    Moldova continues to denounce agreements concluded within the framework of the CIS.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    The alarming human rights situation in the Transnistrian region was the central topic of discussions between Valeriu Chiveri, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, and the EU Special Representative for the Transnistrian Settlement, Audronė Perkauskienė, Deputy Director-General for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to create a unified database that will compile information on all suspected foreign spies, as well as on individuals whom U.S. intelligence agencies consider to be potential recruits.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    Two-thirds of Ukrainian citizens believe it is necessary to begin negotiations with Russia to end the war, while 24% of Ukrainians support continuing the fighting.

    Politics & Economy 1 July 2026

    The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) presented information on the establishment and expansion of the Rural Development Data Network (RDDA) during an informational session it organized for representatives of agri-food sector associations.

    Politics & Economy 30 June 2026

    The U.S. Supreme Court is wrapping up its latest judicial term with rulings on several cases handed down in the last two days of June. These rulings could affect the structure of the U.S. government, the electoral system, and the regulation of social issues.

    Politics & Economy 30 June 2026

    A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate, consisting of Senators Ted Budd, John Barasso, Tim Kane, and Alan Armstrong, is on an official visit to Chisinau. The American lawmakers held separate meetings with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.

    Politics & Economy 30 June 2026

    Markus Perestrelu, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, emphasized the need to strengthen the defense capabilities and develop the defense industries of the alliance’s member countries.

    Politics & Economy 29 June 2026

    Radu Marian, a member of parliament from the “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party, announced on Monday that he was stepping down as chair of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance. This decision was made amid a scandal involving inflated salaries at the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA. The lawmaker took responsibility for recommending the individual who was at the center of this case.

    Politics & Economy 29 June 2026

    A proposal by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to recognize the mass killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide received unanimous approval from the government.

    Politics & Economy 28 June 2026

    The world’s richest man even celebrated his 55th birthday in his own unique way—Elon Musk stated on X the day before that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) had helped fund the “revolution,” “which sparked the war between Russia and Ukraine.”

    Politics & Economy 28 June 2026

    A number of opposition politicians, activists, and businesspeople gathered to protest in front of the parliament building. They are demanding that the government abandon the proposed changes to tax policy affecting agriculture, the hospitality and restaurant sector (HoReCa), and all other areas covered by the proposed bill.

    Politics & Economy 28 June 2026

    The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is escalating. The U.S. military has launched new strikes against Iran’s military infrastructure following an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran announced strikes against U.S. targets in Kuwait and Bahrain.

    Politics & Economy 28 June 2026

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