News about Legislation
The parliamentary opposition will establish an investigative committee to examine the situation at state-owned enterprises and public institutions, as well as the salary system.
The wave of criticism and scandals in the public sphere is a coordinated attack by oligarchic-criminal groups. This was stated by Dan Perchun, Minister of Education and Research and Deputy Chairman of PAS. According to him, the real goal of these actions is to put pressure on the judges ahead of the appeal hearing in the “Theft of a Billion” case, which is scheduled for August 24.
Maya Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, invited parliamentary factions to consultations on the nomination of a candidate for the office of prime minister following the government’s resignation.
The authorities intend to eliminate the differences in the approaches to the financing and management of public bodies. To this end, the concept of “self-governing public institutions” will be abolished starting next year.
The declaration of assets and personal interests submitted by Alexandru Munteanu upon his resignation as prime minister no longer included any mention of his ownership of 4i Capital Partners LLC (U.S.).
French authorities have demanded that Meta return to the negotiating table with publishers and news agencies. The antitrust regulator believes that the company’s refusal to renew agreements on payments for the use of news content has already caused serious harm to the French media.
The maximum period of service in the civil service after retirement will be extended to 7 years. The legislative initiative aims to retain experienced professionals within the system, ensuring continuity of personnel and the effective transfer of accumulated experience to younger colleagues.
Road vehicles and auto parts will be subject to type approval (certification) before being placed on the market.
A delegation from the Republic of Moldova is participating in the 68th series of Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which is taking place July 7–15 in Geneva.
Acting Prime Eugeniu Osmochescu welcomed today’s vote in the European Parliament, which approved the annual report on the Republic of Moldova by an overwhelming majority and called for the immediate opening of all negotiation chapters. Osmoquescu called this decision a crucial political signal of confidence.
According to data from the State Labor Inspectorate, more than 7,100 people have been working in violation of Moldova’s labor laws since the beginning of 2026.
SANITAS, the Federation of Romanian Medical Workers’ Unions, which represents 100,000 healthcare workers, has called for a two-hour warning strike on July 20 and a general strike on July 28 that will affect all healthcare facilities in the country.
During the first six months of 2026, the Criminal Investigations Department of the Moldovan Customs Service opened two criminal cases aimed at combating the illicit trafficking of tobacco products, documenting the activities of four criminal groups and identifying more than 15 individuals involved.
The regulations on bus passengers’ rights will establish new obligations for market operators and strengthen the protection of passengers’ rights. The draft will soon be approved by the government.
The State Fund for Subsurface Information will be launched in August. The relevant regulations governing the acceptance and storage of materials in the fund have been published and will take effect on August 7, 2026.
According to the State Tax Service (STS), the agency no longer accepts applications from individuals seeking to register as independent business operators.
The process of voluntarily merging municipalities is entering its final stages, despite attempts to spread misinformation in the public sphere. This statement was made by Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu.
The European Parliament has put an end to a long-standing dispute over air passenger rights. After more than a decade of negotiations with EU member state governments and airlines, lawmakers have finally approved updated rules that maintain free carry-on baggage and the right to compensation for long flight delays.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) proposes imposing sanctions proportional to the material severity of the violation and its actual tax consequences. It also recommends reviewing certain mechanisms for holding parties accountable.
The financial management of the Grape and Wine Fund may change. A new bill provides for the transfer of the fund’s treasury account to the direct management of the National Grape and Wine Bureau (ONVV).
