In the state budget for 2026, of the 5.6 billion lei planned to be allocated by the European Commission, about 60 percent is earmarked for “financing reforms and development of the business environment to ensure convergence with the EU economy,” the official said.
In particular, part of the resources is earmarked for reforms aimed at reducing the administrative burden, strengthening the tax and customs administration. The money will also be spent on digitalization of interaction between the state and the business environment, simplification of procedures for business compliance with regulatory requirements.
The other part of the external aid the Finance Ministry has reserved for state programs to support entrepreneurs, such as support for innovative startups, expansion of the loan guarantee fund, development of the state aid scheme, etc.
“At the same time, at least 25% of these funds will be directed to co-financing of capital investment projects financed by international financial institutions,” Mr. Humene stressed.
The European funds will be managed “correctly, efficiently and transparently”, Mr. Gumene assured, not forgetting to mention that out of the resources promised by the European Commission (up to 1.9 billion euros), 1.5 billion euros are allocated to Moldova in the form of direct budgetary support.
