News about Legislation

The minimum wage threshold for foreign workers will be set at no less than 50% of the projected average monthly wage in the economy. The measure is aimed at ensuring a guaranteed minimum income and a more stable integration of foreign workers in the labor market of the Republic of Moldova.

Parliamentary commissions are discussing a draft law that could change the rules for acquiring large stakes in non-bank payment organizations and strengthen the control of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

In November 2025, Radu Vrabie, a specialist with 20 years of management experience in structural reforms and public policy analysis, took over as head of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova. About his goals in his new position and his vision for the future of Moldovan customs – in an exclusive interview with the economic portal Logos Press.

One third of the country’s territory does not have a clearly defined owner. An audit of the Ministry of Environment’s consolidated financial statements for 2025 revealed that the long-standing problem of accounting for hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest land has not been resolved.

The implementation of projects within the framework of European Territorial Cooperation Groups (ETCGs) will be possible only with the approval of the government. Local authorities will not be able to make such decisions on their own. This was stated by the vice-chairman of the parliamentary commission for public administration and regional development, Larisa Volokh.

On April 28, the Moldovan Customs Service hosted an offline discussion on the implementation of the Single Customs Window, as well as the development of the necessary measures for the transposition of Regulation (EU) 2022/2399 on environmental protection related to the European Union Single Window for Customs.

The financial thresholds for classifying an enterprise as micro, small, medium and large will increase from January 1, 2027. They will be adjusted by 25% and rounded up for inflation.

It is proposed that enterprises with an annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million should be categorized as SMEs. Currently, the threshold is 25 million euros in Moldovan lei. It is proposed to increase the volume of total assets of a company twice as much as the current one – up to 43 million euros in MDL.

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.

In Bukovyna, illegal export of timber to Moldova using forged documents was stopped. During searches, property and cash worth 10 million hryvnias (almost 4 million lei) were seized.

Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gerasimov is on a visit to Brussels to discuss with European officials the course of the negotiation process and the European agenda in general.

Moldova and Poland will start negotiations on a new defense cooperation agreement. The advisory opinion on launching the talks was approved on Monday by the parliamentary commission for foreign policy.

Transnistrian industrialists intend to convey to the EU delegation in Moldova their opinion on the introduction of VAT and excise taxes for enterprises on the left bank of the Nistru River, which are valid on the right bank of the Nistru River. They are concerned about the possible consequences of this step and are ready to develop a common position.

In Gagauzia, a scandal has erupted around the awarding of one of the best athletes not only in the autonomy, but also in the whole Moldova – freestyle wrestler Alexandru Gaidarla.

The amount of subsidies provided to employers for the employment of persons with disabilities may be increased by 21%. The reason is that the current limits do not cover the costs incurred, including those incurred at specialized enterprises, to ensure working conditions for employees.

Any attempt of administrative interference in religious life, be it redistribution of property or support of some religious structures to the detriment of others, is a serious violation of the norms of the rule of law.

A draft law aimed at stimulating investments in renewable energy sources and electricity storage systems has been registered in Parliament. The initiative provides for tax and customs exemptions, as well as changes in state support mechanisms.

Several U.S. states are restricting the operation of prediction markets with billions of dollars in lawsuits. The US President has also joined in the criticism.

Moldova will expand the right of labor veterans to health resort treatment. Now all veterans, including those who continue to work or are engaged in entrepreneurial activity, will be able to receive vouchers.

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