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    Authorities are laying the legal groundwork for the application in Moldova of EU debt collection procedures. Specifically, they propose that a debtor’s bank accounts be frozen without a prior recognition procedure.

    Economy & Law 13 August 2026
    bank account freeze

    As part of the process of harmonizing Moldovan legislation with EU legal standards, Moldova has developed new procedures for debt collection and the resolution of cross-border disputes. These procedures will take effect upon Moldova’s accession to the European Union.

    Economy & Law 13 August 2026
    debt collection

    Amendments to the Industrial Parks Law will expand development opportunities for startups in Moldova. They will be able to operate in these parks for six months without resident status.

    Economy & Law 12 August 2026
    industrial park

    The Moldovan government has approved a draft law on international police cooperation, which is intended to establish a legal framework for more efficient data sharing with European law enforcement agencies.

    Economy & Law 12 August 2026
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    In Moldova, the “Consumer Protection” module has been launched on a pilot basis on the government’s eDemocrație platform. The project was implemented by the Agency for Electronic Governance (AGE) and Expert-Grup in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED). The module is intended to serve as a unified digital channel for interaction between consumers, businesses, and government agencies responsible for consumer protection.

    Economy & Law 11 August 2026
    consumer protection

    The authorities promise to enact legislation to protect consumer rights in the field of e-commerce.

    Economy & Law 11 August 2026
    online shopping

    Investors will be able to challenge acts, actions, and omissions by public authorities that affect their rights or interests.

    Economy & Law 11 August 2026
    Investments in Moldova

    The Bureau for the Investigation of Transportation Accidents and Incidents of the Republic of Moldova and the French Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis signed a Declaration of Intent on cooperation and mutual assistance in the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents.

    Economy & Law 10 August 2026
    Chisinau Airport

    Romania has introduced new rules for individuals who bring cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol from other European Union countries for personal use. Now, inspections take into account not only the quantity of goods but also the frequency of their importation.

    Economy & Law 10 August 2026
    customs

    A commercial agent’s rights upon termination of the contract will change as a result of an amendment to the Civil Code (CC). The agent will be able to claim compensation for damages.

    Economy & Law 10 August 2026
    Civil Code

    After submitting a notification of commercial activities, a business entity will be able to begin operating without first receiving a response from the local authority. The amendment will be incorporated into the Domestic Trade Act.

    Economy & Law 10 August 2026
    start of trading

    The authorities plan to expand, through legislation, the list of company documents made publicly available. The Agency for Public Services’ website will feature a company’s articles of incorporation, its annual financial statements, as well as draft agreements on mergers, divisions, and other matters.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026
    government services

    The Ministry of Finance has completed work on a draft government resolution that transposes the European Commission’s decision on technical standards for safety features applied to tobacco products into national law.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026
    cigarettes

    A U.S. federal appeals court has ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026
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    The operations of private clinics providing assisted reproductive services are subject to mandatory licensing and state oversight. This decision follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court, which rejected a petition to review the provisions of criminal law applicable to activities conducted without the necessary permits.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026
    pregnancy

    Automatic citizenship by birthplace is still in effect in 33 countries. Most of these countries are located in North, Central, and South America, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. Outside the Western Hemisphere, this practice is much less common.

    Economy & Law 8 August 2026
    passport

    The real estate market in Moldova requires a new approach to improve housing affordability. According to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, rather than imposing price caps, it is necessary to increase the supply of more affordable housing.

    Economy & Law 7 August 2026
    real estate

    Businesses will be permitted to use electronic archiving services. Digitized documents will be accepted during tax, customs, and other inspections, as well as during audits. Afterward, the original paper documents may be destroyed, with the exception of documents subject to permanent retention and those included in the Republic of Moldova’s Archival Fund.

    Economy & Law 6 August 2026
    archive

    The Competition Council imposed a fine of 683,000 lei on Labromed Laborator SRL for abuse of a dominant position. The company inflated the prices of breathalyzers, compatible mouthpieces, and related device calibration services in a market where consumers had no real alternatives. The difference between the purchase price and the selling price reached 490% for breathalyzers and 733% for mouthpieces. The gross profit margin on calibration services reached 1,039%.

    Economy & Law 6 August 2026
    traffic control

    A bill has been drafted in Moldova regarding producer organizations and associations in the agro-industrial sector. It sets forth regulations governing the use of funds for financing agricultural programs.

    Economy & Law 6 August 2026
    agricultural producers

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