News about Regulation
The French Senate has passed a long-debated bill to combat “ultra-fast fashion,” targeting e-commerce platforms, including Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, which are based in China.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) presented information on the establishment and expansion of the Rural Development Data Network (RDDA) during an informational session it organized for representatives of agri-food sector associations.
The U.S. Supreme Court is wrapping up its latest judicial term with rulings on several cases handed down in the last two days of June. These rulings could affect the structure of the U.S. government, the electoral system, and the regulation of social issues.
In Azerbaijan, the Milli Majlis passed, in its final reading, far-reaching legislative changes that strictly regulate the operation of social media platforms and impose strict age restrictions on users.
The Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) has announced the start of the next (seventh) round of accepting applications from livestock producers for direct “per kilogram” milk payments. The application period runs from July 6 to August 14, 2026. Farmers may submit their applications (along with the required supporting documents) to their local AIPA offices.
In the EU, packages containing goods valued at less than €150 will no longer be eligible for the de minimis exemption—a provision that exempted very inexpensive shipments from customs duties and was actively used by platforms such as Temu and Shein.
Redefining the agency’s functions and restructuring it into a state-owned holding company—that is what will help eliminate gaps in the management of state assets.
Officers from the Customs Service’s mobile unit stopped a Crafter vehicle—which had already entered our country—for a customs inspection in the vicinity of the city of Leușen. The minibus was traveling from the United Kingdom and was carrying several unaccompanied parcels.
Authorities in Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine dismantled a network suspected of investment fraud as a result of a joint operation on June 25, 2026. A total of 25 searches were conducted: 8 in Romania and 17 in Ukraine. The operations also targeted call centers used by the group. EUROJUST and EUROPOL participated in the operation, which involved prosecutors and police officers from the three countries.
Up to 80% of cryptocurrency platforms will suspend operations in Europe due to the entry into force of the MiCA regulation on crypto-assets.
The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) stated that standards of integrity in government agencies must be strengthened and emphasized the responsibility of government leaders to foster a culture of zero tolerance for corruption.
Moldova is required to transpose the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on crypto-asset markets and amending Regulations (EU) No. 1093/2010 and (EU) No. 1095/2010, as well as the MiCA Regulation, by December 2026.
As part of the fiscal and tax policy for 2027, the Ministry of Finance is proposing to repeal the provision requiring regulatory authorities to give advance notice of upcoming tax audits at businesses. Business representatives disagree with this change.
Authorities are taking intensive measures to minimize the effects of the extreme heat wave that has swept across the Republic of Moldova. Between June 28 and 29, 2026, 3,567 people received assistance at emergency shelters set up by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (GIES). Rescue workers distributed more than 1,133 liters of drinking water to citizens.
Roman Kozhukhar, Director General of the Public Property Agency (APP), announced his resignation. Earlier today, Radu Marian also announced that he was stepping down as chair of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance. Both resignations are directly linked to the scandal surrounding salaries amounting to thousands and questionable appointments at the state-owned enterprise “MoldATSA.”
The United Kingdom is considering introducing a new investment visa that could grant citizenship to wealthy foreigners after five years of residence in the country. The Financial Times reported this, citing discussions within the government.
The British energy company Petrofac has agreed to pay £569,000 to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) following a violation of rules related to sanctions against Russia.
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense have drafted a bill that will regulate the awarding of contracts for the performance of work, the supply of goods, and the provision of services in the fields of defense and national security.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook may remain in office during the legal proceedings regarding President Donald Trump’s attempt to have her removed from office.
Thanks to the digital transformation of government services, starting and running a business in the Republic of Moldova is becoming easier and easier. Today, entrepreneurs have online access to the services they need to start and run a business through the EVO app and portal, without having to visit service counters or use paper documents.
