News about Legislation
Tatiana Nistorică, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, who is suspected of corruption, has been dismissed from her post. The decision was made today at a cabinet meeting at the initiative of Minister of Agriculture MAIA Radu Musteață.
Against the backdrop of the continuing rise in the cost of living, labor unions have once again called for an increase in the minimum wage to 8,700 lei in 2027. This corresponds to 50% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy.
Moldova’s system of state support for businesses will become more transparent and predictable. At its meeting on July 22, the government approved a bill that introduces new procedures for approving state aid, establishes a unified registry for de minimis aid, and is intended to make the allocation of budget funds more transparent for businesses and investors.
Women who are not officially married will be eligible to receive maternity benefits calculated based on the income of the child’s father, provided he has acknowledged paternity and is an insured person. The government has approved these changes, eliminating disparities in the provision of social benefits based on the parents’ marital status.
At its meeting on July 22, the government approved a bill that expands the use of electronic services in the courts, makes the electronic filing of procedural documents mandatory for certain parties to the proceedings, and simplifies the conduct of court hearings via video conferencing.
Moldova’s new government revamps public consultation rules
Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), in conjunction with prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA), are conducting approximately 30 searches today in connection with a case involving abuse of official position and the fraudulent acquisition of funds from external sources. The actions are directed against a number of economic entities and government officials.
The European Commission is set to announce the first fine against Google, the company that owns the search engine, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) is calling on Parliament to repeal the tax on investments in fixed assets.
The French Parliament has given final approval to a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media. Once the law takes effect, France will become the first country in the European Union to adopt such strict restrictions for minors.
Individuals and companies will be able to claim compensation not only for property damage but also for lost profits.
The EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA) will, on Wednesday, July 22, will resume negotiations with Hungary on the approval of the screening results for Clusters 2 and 3 for Moldova and Ukraine, in order to begin the formal process of opening the clusters.
A protest was lodged with Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii, specifically regarding two incidents involving staff and vehicles of the Russian Embassy in Moldova.
Moldova will revise the rules governing liability for manufacturing defects. The group of individuals deemed liable for damages will be expanded, in part due to the digitalization of the economy.
The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) reminds international applicants that they must obtain a temporary residence permit for the duration of their studies.
During a large-scale operation carried out in Chișinău, police and prosecutors from the Buiucani district seized drugs worth more than 1 million lei from the illegal drug trade.
Ion Ceban accused the central government of seeking to curtail Chisinau’s autonomy. The mayor expressed his opinion regarding the “European Economy, Effective State” program presented by prime ministerial candidate Vasile Tofan.
The American tech giant Antropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to a group of authors who accused the company of illegally using their books to train the Claude language model.
The demand that elections be held in Gagauzia this fall under a proportional representation system is contrary to the Constitution and the current legislation of Moldova, and is therefore unacceptable.
Prime Ministerial candidate Vasile Tofan presented an ambitious government program to the parliament, asking for a vote of confidence and … for patience: there are so many challenges ahead that immediate results should not be expected. At the same time, the candidate expressed complete confidence that his team would rise to the responsibility entrusted to it—all it takes is effort and moving step by step toward the goals outlined in the program.
