News about Parliament
Radu Marian, a member of parliament from the “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party, announced on Monday that he was stepping down as chair of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance. This decision was made amid a scandal involving inflated salaries at the state-owned enterprise MoldATSA. The lawmaker took responsibility for recommending the individual who was at the center of this case.
A number of opposition politicians, activists, and businesspeople gathered to protest in front of the parliament building. They are demanding that the government abandon the proposed changes to tax policy affecting agriculture, the hospitality and restaurant sector (HoReCa), and all other areas covered by the proposed bill.
Opposition lawmakers have joined the initiative launched by the National Alternative Movement (MAN) Party to hold a referendum on local government reform.
The acquisition of significant stakes or shares in non-bank payment service providers will be permitted only with the prior authorization of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM). Amendments to the Law on Payment Services and Electronic Money were adopted in the second reading.
Three Romanian parties—the National Liberal Party (PNL), the “Save Romania” Union (USR), and the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR)—have officially nominated MEP Siegfried Mureșan for the post of prime minister.
UPDATED. Parliament will consider a proposal to significantly expand the staff of the National Anti-Corruption Center. Deputies Andrian Keptonar and Veronika Roshka have introduced a bill to increase the agency’s staff by 150 employees at once.
The Moldovan Parliament has approved, in the first reading, amendments to the legal framework governing the identification and registration of animals. These amendments will help improve the record-keeping and traceability system in animal husbandry (including beekeeping).
Moldova is actively preparing to join the global maritime community, although at present not a single vessel is registered under its national flag. In an effort to remove the country from the “blacklist” in the shipping sector and “keep up with the rest,” the parliament ratified two more international maritime conventions on Thursday, June 18.
Debtors who have accumulated large amounts of child support arrears risk losing their right to drive, as well as their hunting and fishing licenses.
The future of the Chisinau Glass Factory has sparked debate in parliament following the government’s decision to put the state-owned enterprise up for privatization.
The Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance of the Moldovan Parliament approved a report on a draft law regarding the comparability of fees for payment accounts, switching payment accounts, and access to payment accounts with basic services.
The chairs of the European Affairs Committees of the parliaments of Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain, along with the chair of the European Integration Committee of the Moldovan Parliament, signed a joint declaration in support of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
Parliament has passed a law that will help farmers and artisans protect the uniqueness of their products. This applies to products with a “geographical indication”—for example, when cheese or jam is named after the region where it is produced using traditional recipes. Previously, obtaining such official recognition was extremely difficult due to red tape, but the new rules simplify the process.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections.
The ruling Civil Pact party is in the lead in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the party will single-handedly form the government.
Voting in the parliamentary elections has been completed in Armenia. All 2005 polling stations throughout the country have closed. Counting of votes has started.
Armenia is holding regular parliamentary elections. The citizens of the country will have to elect a new National Assembly for a five-year term. As a result of the elections, the government will be formed and the future Prime Minister of the country will be determined.
Former Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin, who led the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova for more than 30 years, left the post of party chairman. Diana Caraman was elected to this position on June 6, 2026 at the first organizational Plenum in Chisinau.
Parliament ratified amendments to the Agreement allowing to attract additional financial resources from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the modernization of road infrastructure. As a result, the amount of the loan for the implementation of “Project V for Road Rehabilitation in Moldova” will be doubled to 300 million euros. MPs from the ruling party and from the opposition voted in favor of the draft in two readings at once.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova (AmCham Moldova) proposed to reform the process of preparation and approval of normative acts, stating the need to increase the transparency, predictability and quality of regulation. The relevant proposals were sent to the Parliament and the State Chancellery.
