News about Economy of Moldova
The dispute between the leadership of the Pork Producers Association, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, representatives of the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Industry (MAIA) regarding support for the Moldovan pig farming industry has become a public issue. By and large, this development does not bode well for either side.
Amendments to regulatory acts adopted by the government lay the groundwork for the development and proper maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
Artificial intelligence is becoming a new arena of global competition, but in this race, small countries are not necessarily doomed to remain mere consumers of technology. Their opportunity lies in developing specialized solutions, data, and expertise for specific industries.
Currently, one of Moldova’s leading divin producers—Călărași Divin—is associated solely with divin, but this was not always the case. In the 20th century, the company also produced a wide variety of wines. As recently as the 1990s, their product range was quite extensive. A quarter of a century later, the time has come to revive this aspect of the company’s operations, as it has never strayed far from winemaking—after all, wine is the source of the distillate used to make divin.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) is continuing its nationwide campaign to monitor and control the invasive weed ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) during the summer of 2026. As this allergenic plant has entered its active growth phase, a team of agency inspectors has conducted a series of inspections across the regions.
Russian authorities are discussing the possibility of imposing a complete ban on diesel fuel exports. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak made this announcement at a meeting attended by President Putin, according to the government press service and several Russian media outlets.
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.
Throughout the day, the administration of the Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers “Forța Fermierilor” has received “numerous reports from the field regarding abuse and intimidation by the police against farmers intending to participate in lawful protests.”
As a result of their analysis of the 2027 budget and tax policy draft, experts at “Moldova Fruct” identified “a number of critical issues that, if implemented as proposed, risk bankrupting the agricultural sector, disrupting export logistics, and, from a fiscal standpoint, penalizing sound economic practices.”
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.
Moldretail Group, which owns the grocery chains Linella, Fidesco, Fourchette, Cip Market, Bravo, Slavena, and Toto, as well as the Nuca coffee shops, intends to acquire the Merci deli chain.
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 Strategic Agricultural Policy Program for 2026–2030 has entered into force. It provides for a new model for subsidizing agricultural producers. In 2026, support measures will be launched for operators in the crop and livestock sectors—in particular, young farmers and family farms—as well as measures to promote irrigation and organic farming.
Despite a significant slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter of the year (+0.4%), the central bank nevertheless identified a host of pro-inflationary factors and made the fight against inflation its top priority.
Between May 25 and June 22, 2026, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) received 345 applications from agricultural producers for financial assistance in the form of partial compensation for corn and sunflower crop losses caused by the severe drought in 2025. With this, AIPA has concluded the application period.
During an official inspection at the Moldovan border, inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) discovered a shipment (21.5 metric tons) of rotten potatoes and will return it to the importer.
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.
In the five years since European integration began, no major foreign corporations have set up operations in the country. And that makes sense. Business goes where there are huge markets, cheap energy, and raw materials. In this regard, we objectively lag behind our neighbors.
Last week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Digitalization Eugen Osmocescu made a sensational announcement: the draft budget and tax policy provides for the exemption of raw materials from customs duties. According to him, the measure is aimed at reducing costs for local producers, particularly in the agri-food sector.
Between June 15 and 19, 2026, the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) authorized the disbursement of 19.26 million lei from the National Fund for Agricultural and Rural Development.
