News about Legislation
Officers from the Moldovan Customs Service, in collaboration with officers from the Main Border Police Inspectorate, are investigating a case involving the smuggling of 7,200,000 cigarettes, which were being transported from Ukraine to Romania and concealed among 15 metric tons of strawberries.
Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that part of the gas rate increase could be mitigated by reducing Moldovagaz’s administrative expenses. A bill has been introduced that is intended to encourage the company to optimize its structure and expenses. In any case, according to the speaker, the government will continue to provide compensation during the cold season.
A legal entity will be considered to have no criminal record if it is exempt from punishment in cases where the offense was committed for the first time and the entity has compensated for the damages.
The government intends to change its approach to appointing executives and recruiting staff for government agencies and to introduce mandatory competitive selection procedures for directors, their deputies, board members, and staff.
The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova is wrapping up its spring session and going on recess. On Monday evening, the Standing Bureau decided to submit a draft resolution on the conclusion of the first regular session of 2026 to the plenary for consideration.
On Monday, the press office of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian Foreign Ministry of its decision to expel one of the staff members of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest.
A few days before the deadline for voluntary consolidation, the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) stated that representatives of the State Chancellery and a number of lawmakers are pressuring mayors and local elected officials to make decisions on municipal consolidation within a tight timeframe.
As of the end of 2025, Moldovan employers owed their employees more than 165 million lei in wages and other employment-related payments. More than 10.8 thousand workers were affected by these delays.
Parliament passed the first reading of a bill on the crypto-asset market, which is intended to establish rules for the issuance, offering, and provision of services related to digital assets.
The Ministry of Health has ordered an urgent quality inspection of intravenous catheters used in pediatric medical facilities in the municipality of Chisinau. The relevant institutions will be instructed to submit all complaints, reports, and information regarding the measures taken. In addition, plans are in place to collect samples and identify an accredited laboratory to test them.
The Romanian Parliament may pass a bill that would allow only “certified biomass” to be used for heating homes and other domestic purposes. That is, sawdust, wood shavings, and other wood waste, but not logs or firewood.
In the first half of 2026, Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported 469 attempted bribery cases—nearly 60% more than during the same period last year. This was reported by the Internal Security and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA).
The Agency for Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre will revise the real estate valuation models used for tax purposes. The cadastre agency identified technical inaccuracies in these models related to the complexity and specific nature of the data used in the revaluation process.
As of July 1 of this year, Moldova has suspended the registration of new independent merchants; as a result, the Ministry of Finance has clarified the requirements for ceasing independent commercial activities.
The Republic of Moldova is beginning negotiations with Sweden and Kazakhstan to conclude agreements on the promotion and mutual protection of investments. The Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy has approved the launch of the negotiation process with both countries.
The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) is convening an extraordinary meeting of the National Commission on Consultations and Collective Bargaining. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Government House. The main item on the agenda will be a bill to eliminate excessive regulation in the private sector and streamline the permitting system.
Deputata în Parlamentul Republicii Moldova, Ana Ţurcan-Oboroc, a înregistrat un proiect de lege care prevede modificarea Legii cu privire la Banca Națională a Moldovei, prin excluderea membrilor Consiliului de supraveghere care nu sunt salariați ai instituției.
The RESTART education reform is designed to reduce inequalities in access to quality education for students in all communities. This was stated by Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun during the parliamentary review of the bill prior to its first-reading vote.
The government is significantly expanding the list of grounds for compensation for abuses by law enforcement agencies. Compensation for material and emotional damages will be available for violations in administrative cases, illegal wiretapping, searches, and even inaction by the authorities. The bill is being prepared for adoption in its second reading.
The Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices is changing its approach to inspections: oversight will be conducted on a risk-based basis. The new methodology is designed to improve the efficiency, transparency, and predictability of inspections for businesses.
