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A group of rapporteurs from the Venice Commission is conducting a fact-finding mission to the Republic of Moldova on July 16–17 as part of the preparation of an opinion on the new Code on the Organization and Functioning of Parliament.
Today, international standards call for taxes to be paid in the countries where profits and value added are generated. In this sense, the Tax Code will be brought into line with global trends. The changes pertain to direct taxes and have been submitted by the Ministry of Finance for public consultation.
The first high-tech unmanned pharmacy in the EU has opened in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It operates using a combined system of cameras and sensors powered by artificial intelligence. Staff members enter only to restock supplies.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined two main negative scenarios for Ukraine and Moldova: the threat of direct military aggression in the event of a Ukrainian defeat, as well as a significant slowdown or change in the format of their European integration.
Reducing bureaucracy, promoting integrity, and strengthening cooperation between the private sector and government agencies were discussed today at a meeting at the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA). The event was organized as part of the “STIC – Building Trust Between IMM and the Public Sector in the Republic of Moldova” project. The project is supported by the Swiss government.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi presented Moldova’s security priorities to the European Parliament and stated that the recently approved €120 million in EU assistance would be an important contribution to the development of the country’s defense capabilities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv today, July 15. This time, the talks are focused not only on Ukraine’s European integration but also on joint arms production, which Brussels views as one of the key elements of its support for Kyiv.
European Union member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians for another year—until March 4, 2028. At the same time, the Council of the European Union approved new conditions for granting this status to some future applicants.
Payments between businesses and government agencies will be made within the timeframes established by law. Government agencies will not be able to justify payment delays by citing a lack of funds, red tape, or similar reasons.
Lump-sum benefits currently paid to employees in the event of a workplace accident may be eliminated. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization has put forward this proposal.
The European labor market remains divided along lines of citizenship. While EU citizens are more likely to secure permanent jobs, migrants from non-EU countries are more often forced to accept temporary contracts and part-time work. Eurostat reached this conclusion after analyzing the situation over the past decade.
The world is entering a new phase in the development of artificial intelligence, in which the main issue is no longer the speed at which new models emerge, but rather the ability of governments to control their impact.
A group of opposition lawmakers drafted a bill to amend Electoral Code No. 325/2022. The bill was presented during public hearings in parliament on July 14.
Bulgaria has decided to withdraw from the “coalition of the willing”—an international group of countries advocating for continued support for Ukraine. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev made this announcement on July 14.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, negotiations between the European Union and representatives of Moldova and Ukraine officially began in Brussels on the sixth cluster, titled “External Relations” and comprises two negotiation chapters—Chapter 30 (“External Relations”) and Chapter 31 (“Foreign Policy, Security, and Defense”).
More than 1,113 MWh of electricity was sold on the OPEM platform in a single day, accounting for about 9.2% of Moldova’s average daily consumption. This is a new record.
On Monday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived in Paris to join some 30 leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. The leaders of the defense alliance, which Moldova and North Macedonia have joined, gathered to participate in France’s national holiday—Bastille Day.
The mission of the international experts is focused on analyzing the current operation of the General Inspectorate of Migration (IGM)’s refugee reception system to identify its strengths, existing challenges, and the measures needed to improve it.
The European Commission has recommended suspending a 2 million euro grant awarded to the Venice Biennale following the organizers’ decision to reinstate the Russian national pavilion in the program. This was reported by European media outlets, citing a statement by European Commission Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen.
At the next stage, strategic communication should move beyond explaining reforms and contribute to building internal partnerships, which are essential for a successful European transition.
