News about Regulation

The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism, which was established by law in early 2024, is still not operational due to the lack of a dedicated agency. As the number of complaints rises, the system is unable to cope with the increased workload, and the proportion of pre-litigation settlements is falling, which jeopardizes citizens’ access to effective consumer protection.

The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a comprehensive opinion to the Ministry of Finance and the State Chancellery regarding the draft law on simplifying tax and customs legislation. The unions disagree with a number of measures which, in their view, could affect the standard of living, social protection for workers, and the competitiveness of the national economy.

Fines for illegal business activities, violations of accounting rules, and non-compliance with cash register regulations may also increase.

A new mechanism for airlines to report their greenhouse gas emissions will be implemented in the Republic of Moldova. The data will be collected and verified by the country’s authorities. The goal is to assess and, if necessary, mitigate the environmental impact of aviation.

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).

The updated honey labeling rules took effect on June 14, 2026, in the European Union.

Following a wave of comments regarding changes to vacation time for public sector employees and the increase in the retirement age for employees with special status, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection presented official details of the proposed changes. Minister Natalia Plugaru emphasized that the initiatives, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, are aimed at bringing the system into line with European standards and eliminating inequalities, while guaranteeing rights already accrued.

An official signing ceremony for the peace agreement was planned to take place in Switzerland. However, after Trump and Pezeshkian signed the document remotely the day before, Iran saw no need for this procedure.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that Budapest had succeeded in having the wording regarding the accelerated accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union removed from the European Council’s final declaration. According to Magyar in X, all member states of the bloc have agreed on the revised version of the document.

Iran has agreed to allocate land to Kazakhstan at the port on the Strait of Hormuz. Kazakhstan has agreed to provide Iran with infrastructure at its ports on the Caspian Sea.

The rise in gold prices has led to a sharp increase in smuggling, which is often used to finance armed conflicts, circumvent sanctions, and launder money. The Financial Times reports this, citing representatives of the gold mining industry.

EU governments will hold complex negotiations on the allocation of the 2 trillion euro budget for the next seven years. The discussions will take place today at a summit in Brussels.

The Ministry of Finance has launched public consultations on a draft reform of the public sector compensation system, which will run until July 2, 2026.

By the end of the year, the United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with at least 150,000 drones, as well as hundreds of anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, as part of a new military aid package worth nearly 1 billion pounds. This was announced by British Defense Minister Dan Jarvis following talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykhailo Fedorov.

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.

The Ministry of Finance intends to streamline the system of tax regimes and revise the rules for independent entrepreneurs working in the retail sector. It plans to maintain a preferential tax regime for them while raising the tax rate to 3%.

Authorities plan to restrict the movement of heavy vehicles based on weather warnings issued by the State Hydrometeorological Service. The relevant regulations were developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Moldovagaz JSC will face penalties if the company fails to fulfill its obligation to establish and maintain natural gas reserves intended for consumers on the left bank of the Dniester.

A public discussion on the draft budget and tax policy for 2027 will be held this week at various venues. The document has been discussed by the Economic Council under the Prime Minister and is scheduled to be reviewed by the tripartite commission on collective bargaining, comprising the government, employers’ associations, and labor unions.

With the support of the United States of America, the Republic of Moldova has taken a new step in the development of the Liberty Line strategic project—the third high-voltage power transmission line connecting the country with Romania.