News about Legislation

From August 1 through August 31, 2026, Moldova’s diplomatic missions and consular offices will temporarily suspend the acceptance of applications for services related to the registration of births, marriages, and divorces, changes of surname, and other related services.

They are granted tax and customs incentives in accordance with a decision approved by the government. The document was approved in connection with the launch of these projects.

Organizers of drug dens face up to 15 years in prison. Authorities are tightening penalties for setting up places where illegal substances are used. The relevant bill was passed on its second reading and will take effect on August 28 of this year.

The entity responsible for supplying natural gas to the left bank of the Dniester will be required to build up mandatory fuel reserves in time for the upcoming heating season. Previously, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) extended the status of MoldovaGas JSC as the organization responsible for supplying natural gas to the left bank until December 31, 2026.

The amendments regarding the elections in Gagauzia have sparked a new political conflict between the government and the opposition. The parliamentary majority argues that the initiative aims to bring the legislation into line with the Constitutional Court’s ruling, while opposition lawmakers believe it amounts to a revision of the autonomy’s special status.

Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.

Parliament repealed its own legislative amendments, adopted just a few months ago, which had transferred management of the Grape and Wine Fund’s treasury account from the National Office for Grapes and Wine (ONVV) to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

A court in Chisinau, in the Buiucani district, found former members of the Banca de Economii Credit Committee guilty of violating lending regulations and credit policy—offenses provided for in Article 239, paragraph (2), subparagraph (a) of the Criminal Code.

The right of a suspect, accused person, or defendant to remain silent and not to testify against themselves will be further enshrined in national legislation in accordance with European Union standards. The relevant bill was introduced by State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Mihai Georgescu and passed on first reading.

Parliament approved the Restart reform in its first reading, which calls for the creation of 35 regional education agencies directly subordinate to the Ministry of Education and Research. Authorities argue that the reform will transform education into a “social elevator” accessible to all children, while the opposition warns of excessive centralization and the consolidation of political control over the system.

In accordance with the provisions of Law No. 291 of December 16, 2016, on the Organization and Conduct of Gambling, the Public Services Agency has published a list of websites, platforms, and applications that are prohibited within the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

To ensure the highest level of security in the tracking of firearms and ammunition in civilian circulation, a draft government resolution has been approved to amend a number of regulatory acts concerning the “State Firearms Registry” automated information system.

Employees of the new regional agencies being established by the government as part of the Restart education reform may receive salaries nearly three times higher than those of school teachers.

The Australian internet safety regulator, eSafety, has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against Telegram FZ-LLC and Telegram Messenger Inc., accusing the messaging app of failing to comply with laws designed to combat the dissemination of prohibited content.

More than 20 companies and two associations of food industry manufacturers have appealed to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmocescu, asking them to review the package of proposals they have drafted. The package is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of this vital sector of the national economy. The core of the proposals is to restore a competitive environment in Moldova’s sugar market.

UPDATED. Parliament will ratify an amendment to the financing agreements with the World Bank (WB), which will make it possible to secure a grant of $350,000 to develop the “Register of Security Interests in Movable Property” information system.

The central government and the Chisinau municipal authorities have agreed to coordinate their efforts to combat illegal street vending. This was announced during a meeting held at the State Tax Service office, attended by specialists from the State Tax Service and relevant departments of the Chisinau municipal government.

More than 30 inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency, with consulting support from an expert from Croatia, participated in the development of an assessment procedure, classification, and modernization of authorized enterprises in the milk and meat processing industries, in accordance with European directives. The draft document was prepared during a seminar organized by ANSA’s central office.

While brands protected their logos in the 20th century, in the 21st century they protect the associations people make with them. Today, legal disputes center not only on company names, but also on colors, patterns, packaging shapes, product silhouettes, and other elements that allow consumers to recognize a brand in a split second.

Mutual recognition of court rulings between Moldova and other states party to the treaty will enhance legal protection for businesses in cross-border disputes. Judgments rendered in one country may be enforced in another. The relevant law has been adopted by Parliament in its first reading.