News about Regulation
Brussels intends to include Rosneft and Lukoil in the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which the EU countries expect to agree on by the end of next week.
The international organization Reporters Without Borders has published its annual press freedom ranking. Moldova ranked 31st out of 180. Compared to 2025, the country has improved its position: at that time it was in 35th place. But in 2024, Moldova was already ranked 31st.
The US is discussing the possibility of expanding NATO’s nuclear infrastructure in Europe. The Financial Times reports, citing sources, that Washington is considering the deployment of dual-capable aircraft in additional countries of the alliance.
It is proposed to introduce a fine on suppliers of cash register equipment (CRE) who provide incorrect information to the State Tax Service when certifying the apparatus, and to increase the amount of authorized surplus (or shortage) of money in the cash register.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) presented data on the support of dairy farming in Moldova. The action is timed to coincide with the International Milk Day, celebrated on June 1.
The improved module “Management of VAT payers” in the Automated Information System “e-Cerere” will reduce the number of errors when filling out applications for VAT refunds, obtaining or withdrawing VAT payer status, etc.
The marginal tariff for regular road transportation of passengers between settlements of the republic is set at 0.89 lei/km.
Norway may return to the issue of joining the EU. The country’s authorities recognize that the changed global environment and the EU’s growing trade influence are forcing Oslo to reconsider its previous approaches to relations with Brussels.
The finance ministers of the EU’s six largest economies – Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands – have agreed to support centralized oversight of the EU’s capital markets. This could be one of the most significant breakthroughs in recent years in the realization of the European single capital market project.
According to a major Russian mineral fertilizer producer, the European Commission extended the measure, but did not prove that dumping by this company’s structures would continue after its cancellation.
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, the country’s leadership addressed congratulations and words of support to young citizens, emphasizing education, reading, personal development and family support.
Young entrepreneurs and those planning to start their own business can attend a three-day free training organized by the State Tax Service.
Moldova needs a comprehensive fiscal reform aimed at broadening the tax base while preserving the scope for increasing public spending, especially on wages and investment. The tax base should be broadened by eliminating numerous tax exemptions, especially those resulting from the differentiated VAT rate, and by combating the informal economy.
Moldova strengthens protection of the capital market ecosystem. National legislation updates the guarantees for collective investment organizations in line with European realities. These will include guarantees of equality regardless of the country of origin of capital, protection against expropriation, guarantees of freedom of financial transactions and protection in derivatives.
As of June 1, 2026, Moldova is the 40th Member State of the European Patent Organization. This follows its deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on March 25, 2026.
The Customs Service informs that the follow-up checks carried out between May 4 and May 29, 2026, revealed additional customs liabilities amounting to MDL 3.89 million, which will be recovered and transferred to the state budget.
The International Monetary Fund has for the first time modeled the impact of artificial intelligence on the global economy by 2030. According to the study, even if economic growth accelerates, the widespread use of AI could lead to a decline in the share of income earned by the population and increase property inequality.
The European Union has started discussing possible ways to support Euroclear depository after the Russian court ruling on the recovery of losses related to the blocking of Russian assets.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said he did not rule out expelling the Russian ambassador in case of repeated incidents with drones on the country’s territory.
Moldova ranked 80th out of 182 countries in the world corruption perception index in 2025, compiled by the international organization Transparency International.
