News about Legislation
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, has faced mounting political pressure following the release of a French document proposing a radical overhaul of her powers.
The government has launched a campaign to promote local public administration reform. Its goal is to inform citizens about the need for the process of transforming the structure of local government that the authorities have initiated.
In the UK, researchers have determined how popular kitchen appliances can “work” for China.
The State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI) has suspended the activities of the “AUTORITY” association as a collective management organization for copyrights. This measure took effect on June 11, 2026, and is valid for six months.
On June 12, 2026, the European Union began implementing the provisions of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, which significantly tightens the rules governing entry, residence, and deportation. It will now be more difficult to obtain asylum in EU countries, and those whose applications are denied will have to leave more quickly. These measures are aimed at combating illegal migration and reducing the burden on European countries’ social systems.
Authorities in the capital of the United Arab Emirates have imposed a moratorium on rent increases, effectively setting a zero growth rate for rent when renewing leases. The decision is already being called “extremely rare” for the global real estate market and is being linked to mounting pressure on tenants.
A public hearing organized by the Legal Committee of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia (PAG) was held in Comrat on June 12.
On June 11, 2026, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova passed, in its final reading, a law on geographical indications, guaranteed traditional specialties, and voluntary quality labels.
The Georgian authorities intend to tighten the rules governing the stay of foreigners by closing off yet another popular route to legal residency: marriage to Georgian citizens.
Moldova plans to require mobile operators to identify all SIM card users, including prepaid card holders. The government will review the relevant bill next week. This was announced by Viorel Cerneuțanu, head of the General Police Inspectorate, during public hearings on telephone and online fraud.
Moldova and Belgium have initiated negotiations on a draft protocol amending the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Income and Capital.
The Republic of Moldova has made progress in combating human trafficking; however, persistent risks remain related to labor exploitation, the vulnerability of migrants, and the use of digital technologies by criminals.
Liliana Iaconi, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Administration and Regional Development, proposes abolishing the mandatory minimum property tax rate for individuals, so that local public authorities can adjust tax rates based on the economic realities of their communities.
Under a bill passed by the Moldovan Parliament in its second reading, professional sports clubs in the Republic of Moldova will be able to operate as limited liability companies (LLCs) or joint-stock companies.
Banking services will become more transparent and accessible. The government has approved a bill on the comparability of fees for payment accounts, switching payment accounts, and access to payment accounts with basic services. The bill will now be considered by members of parliament.
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries shut down the Georgia-based cryptocurrency service AudiA6 as part of a joint operation. Between 2022 and 2025, more than €336 million may have been laundered through the service.
The government has decided to undertake a “major reorganization of the Ministry of the Environment, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in the context of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union and the implementation of national strategic policies.”
Parliament is debating a media bill that would establish a Registry of Media Service Providers under the Ministry of Culture. The bill’s authors insist on the need for transparency and modernization of the media sector. The opposition fears that linking state subsidies to registration in the Registry will become a tool for controlling the press.
The mandatory natural gas reserve level that MoldovaGas JSC must establish and maintain for the left bank of the Dniester has been set at 15% of the region’s average annual natural gas consumption by end users. The calculation is based on consumption data from the past five years.
A Dutch court sentenced three men to 47 months in prison for stealing ancient Romanian gold artifacts from the Drenthe Museum in Assen. The theft of the national relics sparked a sharp reaction in Bucharest and led to the resignation of the director of Romania’s National Museum of History.
