News about Government

At today’s government meeting, Natalia Doroftei was appointed Secretary of State at the Finance Ministry. She will start performing her duties from May 11, 2026.

The government has approved a draft that provides for a substantial increase in remuneration for specialists involved in the evaluation of doctoral theses and research and innovation projects.

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged the ministers and all the involved institutions to ensure a close and productive cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, which will visit Chisinau between May 7 and 20, and to take the visit “with the utmost seriousness”.

The Romanian government headed by Ilie Bolojan has resigned after a vote of no confidence initiated by opposition forces. According to media reports, the initiative was supported by 281 parliamentarians with the required minimum of 233 votes.

In the public authorities of the Republic of Moldova 135 internship places in ministries, agencies and other state institutions have been announced.

The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization together with the Ministry of Education and Research announced the launch of a new platform for the development of artificial intelligence and applied research (SCIA). The first meeting was attended by representatives of the authorities, academia, business and specialized organizations.

Moldova will have a national program in the field of artificial intelligence and data management for 2026-2030. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced the launch of the development of the relevant draft government decree.

The government backs the parliamentary initiative on the re-introduction of the minimum rates of the real estate tax, as well as the transfer of the right to local public administration bodies to establish exemptions or exemptions on the payment of real estate tax for certain categories of citizens.

Children from the Moldovan diaspora can apply for the government’s DOR program until April 22 this year. It is intended not only for children from the diaspora, but also for those who live in Moldova.

The fifth report of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), published on April 8, identifies numerous problems in Moldova’s fight against corruption. Among them, one vulnerability of Moldova’s anti-corruption system that previously remained in the shadows – the lack of effective control over the so-called “post-employment” of officials – draws attention.

At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on April 8, the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) presented a detailed analysis of state measures to protect Moldova’s energy security and explained why the state of emergency cannot be lifted for the Easter holidays.

“The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has almost completely digitized its services, including certificates of origin, which from June 1 will be issued exclusively in digital format, ATA carnets, force majeure certificates, expert and valuation reports, which serve as a support tool for businesses,” said CCI President Sergiu Harya.

Almost 100% of the government’s domestic borrowing goes not to finance budget expenditures, but to service the public debt on loans taken earlier.

The Romanian Cabinet of Ministers has decided to reduce the excise tax on diesel fuel. The government has not yet specified how much lower it will be, but, according to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, is “working hard on the calculations”.

Hundreds of vacant positions remain in the public sector, with staff shortages most notable in agriculture, social protection and justice.

The Moldovan government today approved an update of the measures applied in the context of the state of emergency in the energy sector.

The Cabinet of Ministers today approved a Government Decision on the application of specific measures to manage the emergency in the energy sector, starting from March 25, 2026.

ANRE has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, March 25.

The Government is “against” the introduction of exemption from real estate tax on the purchase of a first home. At the same time, the Cabinet of Ministers is “in favor” of reintroducing the maximum rates for this tax.

Security will be ensured by less bureaucracy but better import controls by government agencies.