News about Legislation
The Chisinau municipality signed an Action Plan for 2026-2027 on the prevention of the use of harmful and psychotropic substances. It includes the creation of a special commission for monitoring and combating this phenomenon.
Drivers of cars with foreign license plates will no longer be able to ignore traffic rules on Moldovan roads. The Parliament adopted a new legislative initiative that introduces a clear mechanism for cross-border data exchange.
Parliament has adopted in the final reading the draft denunciation of the agreement with the Commonwealth of Independent States on the division and joint use of freight cars and containers of the former USSR Ministry of Railways.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection failed to prove the correctness and accuracy of the money spent from the Energy Vulnerability Reduction Fund, which was used to pay compensations to the population during the cold season from September to December 2025. During the audit, the Audit Chamber pointed out a number of irregularities in the Ministry’s management of the fund’s resources.
Regulations have been developed for the formation of a financial guarantee for environmental remediation during mining operations. These funds will be used to fulfill companies’ obligations to reclaim land.
The parliamentary opposition proposed to hear President Maia Sandu in plenary session in connection with the recent tragic incident in the National Army.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday again blocked a Democratic resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran.
The rights and duties, including responsibilities of credit bureaus will be revised and expanded. Clear requirements for the bureau’s authorized capital have been defined. It should be at least 10 million lei, with at least 30% of it covered by own funds.
Italian visa centers VMS and Almaviva have stopped accepting documents from Russian citizens through intermediaries since May 12. The reason for this is the scandal involving the former Italian ambassador to Uzbekistan, who is suspected of illegally issuing Schengen visas to Russians.
Fraud continues to evolve in the global economy. Criminal networks now operate faster, larger and more efficiently than ever before, utilizing digital systems. Businesses face increasing pressure from identity theft, cybercrime, financial fraud and other organized crime. At the same time, countries vary dramatically in their ability to prevent and respond to these threats.
When talking about Moldovan sovereignty, the usual categories come into play – borders, energy, foreign policy, relations with Brussels, Moscow, Washington or Bucharest.
Cab administrators believe that it is unfair that online orders cannot be charged for waiting in traffic jams or changing routes. Currently, digital platforms lack such functionality, which, according to carriers, creates an imbalance compared to a classic cab, where idle time is automatically taken into account by the taximeter and included in the final fare.
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.
