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It is proposed that a separate section be added to the Labor Code to regulate the rules for entering into and terminating so-called “zero-hour” employment contracts.

The European Union failed to approve sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church: Bulgaria vetoed the proposal during closed-door negotiations, citing religious and cultural reasons.

The delegation of the Republic of Moldova to the third intergovernmental conference “Republic of Moldova–European Union” is headed not by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who has not yet been appointed, but by Eugen Osmochescu, who is currently serving as acting prime minister. A government website reports that negotiations on the sixth cluster, “External Relations,” will officially begin on July 14.

The power struggle between von der Leyen and Kallas is escalating into an open confrontation over Israel. A power struggle is heating up in Brussels over “options” to restrict or ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements.

Following the decision by the 27 EU member states to open a new negotiating cluster on “External Relations,” President Maia Sandu held a meeting with the ambassadors of the European Union member states and the Group of Seven (G7) countries, accredited to Moldova.

New European requirements for social data are creating additional challenges for the automotive transportation sector.

In the first half of 2026, the European Union imported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s flagship “Yamal LNG” project than ever before. EU purchases reached a record 9.89 million metric tons in the first six months of the year—an 18% increase over the same period last year. According to Urgewald, Europe paid up to €6 billion for the shipments.

The anniversary of the Volhynia tragedy has sparked a new round of political tensions between Poland and Ukraine. Poland’s main opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has introduced a resolution in the Sejm opposing Ukraine’s membership in the European Union, while the country’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has announced his intention to legislatively ban the symbols of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) within the republic.

Demand for transport capacity on the Vertical Gas Corridor exceeded expectations last week, even during the very first auctions for capacity reservations. Interest from market participants underscores the growing role of this new gas supply route to Southeast Europe, which is set to become one of the alternatives to Russian gas.

The German ambassador to Moldova made controversial statements about the Romanian language and unification with Romania during a live broadcast on a Moldovan television channel. Hubert Knirsch’s remarks sparked a wave of reactions in the public sphere.

The digital euro will complement cash rather than replace it, and its purpose is not to track payments, said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. She refuted claims that the project is designed to spy on citizens.

The European Union (EU) is developing a special financial mechanism to reduce its economic dependence on China.

The number of Ukrainian citizens benefiting from temporary protection in European Union countries continues to rise. As of the end of May, their number reached 4.38 million, an increase of 7,800 compared to April, according to data from the EU’s statistical office (Eurostat).

At a meeting in Brussels, Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuervo promoted a plan for joint EU borrowing totaling 850 billion euros, believing that the timing was ideal for creating reliable assets.

Soon, drivers will have to pay to travel through Belgium. Belgium’s three regions have announced that they will introduce a road toll next year, which foreign drivers passing through the country will also have to pay.

The Moldovan government continues to expand support measures for young people and young families, hoping to mitigate the effects of the demographic decline and labor shortage. Key measures include subsidies for first-time employment, the expansion of the network of public daycare centers, increased childbirth benefits, and youth employment programs.

The modernization of agricultural statistics in Moldova is aimed at bringing them into line with European Union standards for monitoring the agricultural sector. With support from the EU and the FAO, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is working to ensure high-quality and internationally comparable data.

MILAN — At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described a “rift” in the global order and called on middle powers to “act collectively.” He warned that while great powers may (for now) afford to “go it alone” in this new Hobbesian world, middle powers must come to the negotiating table. Otherwise, they risk ending up “on the menu.”

The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that Meta violated the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) by failing to protect Facebook and Instagram users from features that are addictive. If these findings are confirmed, the company could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual revenue—more than $12 billion.

Moldova will receive 100 million euros from the EU to strengthen its air defense, marking the largest European defense aid package ever approved for the country.