News about Legislation

The State Duma Committee on Financial Markets has finalized the draft law “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” for its second reading. The new version proposes changes to the mechanism for blocking transfers linked to the illegal trading of cryptocurrencies.

Vasile Tofan, the candidate for prime minister of the Republic of Moldova, has officially presented the updated lineup of the future cabinet. Most of the ministers from Alexandru Munteanu’s previous government have retained their posts. Changes were made in four ministries: Finance, Health, Culture, and Agriculture. The official vote of confidence in Parliament is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) has begun assessing the system of sanitary, veterinary, and phytosanitary controls at the state border as part of Moldova’s preparations for accession to the European Union.

The winners of the 10th National Intellectual Property Competition for Youth took part for the first time in a study visit to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Alicante, Spain.

Moldova’s road toll system will undergo changes as a result of the transposition of European legislation into national law.

Moldova has officially launched the process of establishing the National Council of Psychologists—a professional body that will regulate the activities of psychologists, monitor compliance with professional and ethical standards, and maintain a unified registry of psychologists.

The Ministry of Health has updated the Republic of Moldova’s Classification of Occupations (CMO) by approving six new professional standards for medical specialties whose professional profiles and legal status had not yet been formalized. The ministry’s corresponding order has been published and has entered into force.

Hungary has embarked on a sweeping revision of its Constitution following the change in government, launching a reform aimed at dismantling the institutions established during Viktor Orbán’s years in power. At the same time, Budapest has achieved its first results in negotiations with Brussels: the European Union has already approved the release of up to 10 billion euros from previously frozen funds.

It is proposed to completely ban plastic cutlery, plates, straws, and drink stirrers, cotton swabs, balloon sticks, food containers, cups, and beverage containers, as well as funeral wreaths and funeral accessories.

 “I would ban certain officials from speaking in public. With every new statement, they dig themselves into an even deeper hole instead of justifying themselves,” said Iurie Ciocan, chairman of the PSD Moldova party, in response to remarks by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.

The apps of VK, Russia’s largest internet holding company—including its social networks, email services, and the “Max” messenger—are no longer available for download from the Google Play Store for Android devices. Previously, some of these Russian services had also been removed from the App Store.

Today, the Latvian Seimas (Parliament) Human Rights Committee, while reviewing amendments to the Public Media Law, endorsed the most restrictive version of the changes, which means that the Russian language will be completely eliminated from Latvian public media.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has submitted a package of amendments to labor legislation for preliminary public discussion, with the aim of harmonizing it with European Union standards.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the start of production of a commemorative one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump. The coin is being issued to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and is scheduled for release in the fall of 2026.

The disclosure of financial account information to the State Tax Service by companies that issue electronic money will not be considered a violation of personal data protection rights.

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.

In Moldova, employers will be held financially liable for damages caused to employees due to a violation of the obligation to ensure equal pay for equal work.

The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed “Gus” was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in New York for $50.1 million, setting a new world record for the highest price ever paid for a fossil at auction.

Customs officers at the Otach checkpoint on the border leaving the Republic of Moldova (toward Mogilev-Podolsk, Ukraine) discovered more than a metric ton of cigarette cartons after a Renault Magnum truck, driven by a 54-year-old Moldovan national, arrived for customs clearance.

The government has approved Roman Cojuhari’s resignation as director general of the Public Property Agency. The decision was made following a scandal involving the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA, for which Kozhukhar had previously taken responsibility.