News about Regulation

A legislative initiative to unite Romania with the Republic of Moldova, introduced by lawmakers from the S.O.S. România party, was tacitly approved on Wednesday, June 24, by the Chamber of Deputies of the Romanian Parliament and sent to the Senate, which is the decision-making body in this case.

The government has approved the Regulations on the Assessment and Management of Environmental Noise. The document mandates the monitoring of noise levels from road, rail, and air transportation, as well as from large industrial facilities.

Germany plans to further raise the retirement age to balance the system in light of its aging population. By the end of the century, the retirement age could rise to 70. These plans are currently under active discussion. The government plans to approve a bill, but it must pass through all stages of parliamentary approval, which has drawn harsh criticism from labor unions.

No tax will be levied on the sale of a primary residence or on family celebrations. Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță assured taxpayers of this.

Members of the Prime Minister’s Audit Office have resigned. Alexandru Munteanu stated that the office no longer enjoys the trust necessary to carry out its functions.

Hungary opposed sending a letter to the European Council and the European Commission outlining the common position of all 27 EU countries on the issue of Ukraine and Moldova’s accession to the bloc, Politico reports, citing two sources.

On Tuesday, June 23, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the combat zone against Iran.

All European driver’s licenses will become valid in the Republic of Moldova thanks to the implementation of the principle of mutual recognition and the automatic equivalence of license categories. This important change is provided for in a draft government resolution developed by the Agency for Public Services and promoted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of preparations for the country’s integration into the European Union. The new rules will make life much easier for drivers: the process of recognizing documents will be automatic, without the need to take additional exams or go through unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.

The tax policy for next year includes a provision proposing to eliminate the list of permitted activities for freelancers. As a result, they will be granted the right to engage in any economic activity.

Ahead of major changes that are set to revamp the functioning of the Moldovan capital market, LOGOS PRESS presents an interview with Dumitru Budianschi, chairman of the National Commission for the Financial Market.

Russian authorities are discussing the possibility of imposing a complete ban on diesel fuel exports. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak made this announcement at a meeting attended by President Putin, according to the government press service and several Russian media outlets.

The government appears to be ready to back down and abandon plans to impose a standard 20% VAT rate on medicines and medical supplies as part of the tax reform proposed for 2027. Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita made these statements following a wave of criticism and a negative assessment from the Ministry of Health.

The EU is tightening regulations on electric scooters amid a rise in accidents, safety complaints, and disorderly use in urban areas.

Twenty business associations from both sides of the Dniester River have publicly declared their commitment to supporting and promoting ESG (environmental, social, and governance) principles by signing a joint declaration.

As a result of their analysis of the 2027 budget and tax policy draft, experts at “Moldova Fruct” identified “a number of critical issues that, if implemented as proposed, risk bankrupting the agricultural sector, disrupting export logistics, and, from a fiscal standpoint, penalizing sound economic practices.”

The Supreme Council of Prosecutors (SCP) and the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (SCJ) have commented on the draft law amending certain regulatory acts concerning the reform of the unified pay system in the public sector. Both bodies have warned of serious risks to the status, income, and independence of justice system employees.

Moldretail Group, which owns the grocery chains Linella, Fidesco, Fourchette, Cip Market, Bravo, Slavena, and Toto, as well as the Nuca coffee shops, intends to acquire the Merci deli chain.

The Promo-LEX Association presented a monitoring report titled “Political Party Financing in the Republic of Moldova: A Retrospective on 2025.” The report identified structural changes in the budgets of the 38 political parties that submitted reports, as well as a hidden shortfall in the form of undeclared expenditures.

The Strategic Agricultural Policy Program for 2026–2030 has entered into force. It provides for a new model for subsidizing agricultural producers. In 2026, support measures will be launched for operators in the crop and livestock sectors—in particular, young farmers and family farms—as well as measures to promote irrigation and organic farming.

Starting in 2026, the law will establish new rules for the administration of the sanitation fee, including the deadlines for its payment.