News about Legislation
The law will prohibit charging borrowers fees, including commissions, charges or other expenses, when entering into or executing a mortgage agreement. Except for insurance premiums and expenses related to registration or withdrawal of the mortgage.
The Government has approved the concept and operating regulations of the renewed National Portal of Public Participation – particip.gov.md. The new system is designed to become a “single window” for interaction between the authorities, business and civil society, putting an end to the search for information in disparate sources.
All environmental payments and taxes will be unified into a single system, including payments for the use of natural resources, which have so far been included in the Tax Code. Thus, it will become clearer how they are calculated, declared, paid and audited.
At its May 13 meeting, the cabinet approved a series of regulatory amendments aimed mainly at updating and aligning bylaws with the provisions of the Electricity Law.
An EU committee made up of experts from member states voted Tuesday to ban imports of Brazilian meat starting Sept. 3 because of the use of antimicrobial drugs to stimulate animal growth.
Shipments of pharmaceutical products from the USA to Russia in March increased more than 300 times compared to the previous month.
From 16-17 May and 30-31 May 2026, Chisinau will host a “Civic Assembly” organized by the Parliament, the European Partnership for Democracy and the Centre for Politics and Reforms.
Deputies and representatives of driving schools have taken diametrically opposed positions on the draft law, which envisages radical changes to Law No. 131/2007 on road safety.
The director of the National Anti-Corruption Center will be able to serve two terms of five years each, but not consecutively. The relevant draft law was considered on Wednesday, May 13, by the parliamentary commission for national security, defense and public order.
About 35% of owners of mining licenses do not fulfill their obligations to reclaim land after mining activities. Some quarries remain abandoned for years – without rehabilitation and environmental control. In many cases, companies are in the process of bankruptcy, liquidation or have already ceased operations.
Starting from July 1, 2026, Law No. 69/2026 of 30.04.2026 will enter into force in Moldova, providing for the exemption from import customs duties for goods produced in the USA.
The Moldovan authorities plan to amend the Labor Code to include a new legal concept – “employee with family responsibilities”.
Online fast fashion retailers Shein and Temu have entered a legal standoff in London, mutually accusing each other of copyright infringement and unfair competition. The case could set a precedent for the global e-commerce industry, where issues of copying designs, product images and marketing practices are becoming increasingly acute.
A part of the profit of the state enterprise “MoldATSA” is supposed to be left at its disposal for modernization of the infrastructure of air navigation systems.
The future Tax Council, to be established under the amendments to the Law on Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility, will be “an institution affiliated with the Parliament, but independent”. This statement was made by the chairman of the Commission on Economy, Budget and Finance, Radu Marian.
As of September 1, 2026, the procedure of export from the customs territory of vehicles delivered to Moldova under the regime of temporary importation will change.
In an international operation involving Moldovan law enforcement agencies, a darknet platform used to sell stolen data, conduct cyber attacks and launder money was dismantled. Specialists considered the platform, known as Crimenetwork, to be one of the most active online platforms specializing in cybercrime.
Government Resolution No. 198/2025, which came into force on May 17, 2025, had a “exploding bomb” effect a year later.
The document entitled “On the transitional mechanism of legal regulation of regional elections to the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia of the VIII convocation in 2026” was agreed upon by representatives of Chisinau and Comrat at a meeting on May 11.
Renewable energy producers want a clear vision for the development of investments in wind and solar installations and together with the authorities are looking for solutions to the accumulated problems.
