News about Legislation
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.
Ion Sturza, former prime minister of the Republic of Moldova, stated that the consequences of the banking crisis and the period of oligarchic influence continue to affect the country’s economy and financial system.
Labor unions have expressed concern about certain proposals to amend labor laws. These proposals are part of a package of amendments drafted by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. The package includes a number of measures aimed at reducing regulation in the private sector.
In July, the Medicines Commission of the Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AMDM) approved the registration of 39 drugs. Of these, 33 were registered for the first time on the Moldovan market, while six others were re-registered.
The rights of part-time workers and the non-discriminatory nature of those rights with respect to compensation and other labor rights, as well as the employer’s obligation to inform them about the use of fixed-term employment, will be enshrined in law.
The ninth and final session of the free training program for aspiring entrepreneurs will take place August 11–13, 2026, in Comrat.
The Ministry of Finance has prepared another change for freelancers. It has been incorporated into the payment notice regarding their tax obligations.
The Moldovan company owned by Andrei Melnichenko, a Russian oligarch subject to sanctions, has officially filed for bankruptcy. Until recently, the company was one of the leading importers of mineral fertilizers.
Donald Trump has launched a second trade war against the entire world following his defeat in the first one at the hands of his own Supreme Court. Starting Friday, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 10–12.5% on imports from 60 countries, and for the first time during the tariff wars of Trump’s second term, Russia was caught in the crosshairs.
Swiss-based Nestlé is lobbying for a change in U.S. food labeling regulations: it wants to replace complex scientific names of ingredients with terms that are more familiar to consumers. The company believes that the current system deters consumers and creates the false impression that products contain hazardous substances.
The video platform TikTok faces a hefty fine, as the European Commission has concluded, following a preliminary investigation, that children’s accounts created on the platform do not meet the child safety standards established by the European Union.
Professional qualifications obtained in Moldova will be recognized in EU countries and vice versa, but only after Moldova joins the European Union.
