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Germany opposed the European Commission’s proposed EU budget for 2028–2034, totaling approximately €2 trillion, and demanded that it be cut by about €400 billion.
In the EU, packages containing goods valued at less than €150 will no longer be eligible for the de minimis exemption—a provision that exempted very inexpensive shipments from customs duties and was actively used by platforms such as Temu and Shein.
The World Bank can provide the Moldovan government with specialized technical assistance in assessing the impact of reforms, phasing in tax changes, and analyzing compensatory measures.
This summer, the Republic of Moldova is in the spotlight of the European public through a large-scale cultural project held in Vienna. The Ringturm building, the headquarters of Vienna Insurance Group, has been transformed into an artistic installation of approximately 4,000 m², created by Moldovan artist Pavel Brăila.
Euroclear, a Belgian financial infrastructure company, has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Russia in a Brussels court as part of a dispute over frozen Russian assets.
The Ministry of Defense and the Estonian Defense Investment Center today signed a framework agreement and a contract to purchase more than 100 units of modern military equipment for the National Army from the Canadian company Roshel.
The Bureau for Diaspora Relations has officially announced the tenth, anniversary edition of Diaspora Days, which will take place from August 3 to 21. This year’s program promises to be rich and diverse. The organizers aim to bring together Moldovan citizens living abroad, their families, and associations of compatriots from around the world.
Up to 80% of cryptocurrency platforms will suspend operations in Europe due to the entry into force of the MiCA regulation on crypto-assets.
The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) stated that standards of integrity in government agencies must be strengthened and emphasized the responsibility of government leaders to foster a culture of zero tolerance for corruption.
Moldova is required to transpose the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on crypto-asset markets and amending Regulations (EU) No. 1093/2010 and (EU) No. 1095/2010, as well as the MiCA Regulation, by December 2026.
An explosion rocked a residential neighborhood in Monaco, injuring three people. The principality’s authorities are treating the incident as a possible terrorist attack.
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense have drafted a bill that will regulate the awarding of contracts for the performance of work, the supply of goods, and the provision of services in the fields of defense and national security.
A report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) titled “Overheated and Underprepared” states that approximately one in ten EU residents has difficulty accessing sufficient quantities of safe and clean water. The problem is most acute in Cyprus (36.5%) and Greece (31.5%). The situation is only slightly better in Bulgaria (27%), Romania (21%), and Hungary (20%).
The debate surrounding the new legislative initiative to change the method for calculating annual paid leave—specifically, the transition from the customary 28 calendar days to 22 working days—is not only continuing but, on the contrary, is intensifying.
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), in collaboration with Italian law enforcement agencies and Turkish customs authorities, has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal export of approximately 7,100 metric tons of textile waste from Italy to Turkey. According to investigators, the organizers circumvented costly environmental regulations by passing off the waste as reusable textiles.
Last week, the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) organized two training programs for phytosanitary inspectors with support from the GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) project and in partnership with EU4Trade/CEFTA.
The Moldova Green Finance and Investment Forum brought together officials, experts, and international partners in Chisinau. The event’s goal is to accelerate the country’s transition to a green, efficient economy that meets European Union standards.
The SME Digital Intensity Measurement Tool (MIDIA), developed by the Association for the Development of Electronic Communications and Innovative Technologies (ACETI), will be integrated into the BizRadar platform, which was developed at the initiative of the Secretariat of the Economic Council under the Prime Minister to connect the business community directly with government authorities.
This simplification of the transit procedure is provided for in the new transit information system (NCTS), which, overall, significantly improves customs procedures.
The European Parliament has approved its position on legislation regarding the digital euro, removing one of the key obstacles to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) project.
