News about Legislation

The Supreme Council of Prosecutors (SCP) and the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (SCJ) have commented on the draft law amending certain regulatory acts concerning the reform of the unified pay system in the public sector. Both bodies have warned of serious risks to the status, income, and independence of justice system employees.

For the first time, the European Union has publicly indicated the possibility of treating Moldova and Ukraine separately in the EU accession process, even though Brussels has viewed the two countries as a single political package since the start of the war in Ukraine.

The Promo-LEX Association presented a monitoring report titled “Political Party Financing in the Republic of Moldova: A Retrospective on 2025.” The report identified structural changes in the budgets of the 38 political parties that submitted reports, as well as a hidden shortfall in the form of undeclared expenditures.

Representatives of Moldovan business associations signed a joint agreement to promote environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles during an event titled “ESG for Strong Business.”

The National Agency for Communications Regulation (ARCOM), at an open meeting of its Board of Directors, reviewed and submitted for approval a draft resolution to adopt the Regulations on the Administration of the .md National Top-Level Domain.

In the Republic of Moldova, more than 5,200 people (approximately 14% of all deaths) die each year as a result of smoking and exposure to toxic emissions from tobacco products and related items. These figures are included in the draft National Strategy on Drugs and Addictions for 2026–2032.

The Ministry of Finance proposes that the relevant provisions of the Law on Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) governing the application of the incentive capital mechanism be repealed. This proposal is included in the 2027 Tax Policy Package. 

The draft tax and customs policy for 2027 provides for amendments to the Law on Temporary Disability Benefits and Other Social Insurance Benefits. It is proposed to extend the calculation period for determining benefits from 12 to 36 months. In addition, the current benchmark of 35% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy is planned to be replaced with 35% of the national minimum wage. At the same time, the percentage formulas (30%, 60%/30%, and 90%) will remain in effect, depending on the option selected by the beneficiary.

In the last three election cycles, the quota system (40% gender representation on candidate lists) has led to a record number of women in parliament and local councils. However, the representation of other vulnerable groups in these bodies remains insufficient.

According to Eurostat data, EU residents work an average of 35.9 hours per week. This figure includes both full-time and part-time workers aged 20 to 64, based on their primary place of employment.

The tax reform proposed for 2027, which calls for the introduction of a 20 percent VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies, risks destroying the healthcare system and triggering a chain reaction of price increases. Health Minister Emil Cheban made this statement, noting that his ministry had issued a negative opinion on the bill.

Starting in 2027, the rules for calculating maternity benefits in Moldova may change. For some women, these benefits may be significantly lower, particularly for those who do not have sufficient official work experience.

An inspection conducted by Customs Service officials revealed several vehicles that had been partially disassembled. They had previously been brought into Moldova under the temporary importation regime.

The Moldovan Parliament will consider a bill to ratify the Convention Establishing an International Commission for the Settlement of Claims for Ukraine, signed in The Hague on December 16, 2025.

Moldovan customs officials uncovered an attempt to smuggle 168,800 euros in a minibus carrying packages from Ireland.

UPDATED. Moldova is integrating the European eCall system into its 112 emergency service, which will enable emergency calls from vehicles to be automatically transmitted in the event of traffic accidents.

The Ministry of Finance is proposing to exclude the State Tax Service from the scope of the State Control Act. The amendment has been included in the draft budget and tax policy for 2027.

The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization has updated the Republic of Moldova’s Classification of Occupations (CMCO) by approving three new occupational standards. The ministry’s corresponding order has been published and has entered into force.

On June 25, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin legal proceedings against The Coca-Cola Company in a tax evasion case. At stake is the payment of additional taxes and penalties totaling more than $20 billion.

The Federation of Public Service Workers’ Unions (SINDASP), which represents the interests of more than 16,000 union members, expresses its concern and disagreement with the bills concerning the reform of tax, customs policy, and the wage system. The organization notes that, in addition to reducing pay scales and cutting a number of wage supplements, the government is blocking collective bargaining and restricting workers’ labor rights.