News about Regulation

AI has found many holes in computer security around the world. The heads of central banks in various countries and major banks are sounding the alarm. Decentralized finance is also adapting to the new AI reality.

Parliamentary commissions are discussing a draft law that could change the rules for acquiring large stakes in non-bank payment organizations and strengthen the control of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM).

The Republic of Moldova now has a roadmap, a GIS database and a set of technical tools to bring the Emerald Network in line with Natura 2000 standards, developed under the first LIFE project implemented in the country.

In November 2025, Radu Vrabie, a specialist with 20 years of management experience in structural reforms and public policy analysis, took over as head of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova. About his goals in his new position and his vision for the future of Moldovan customs – in an exclusive interview with the economic portal Logos Press.

One third of the country’s territory does not have a clearly defined owner. An audit of the Ministry of Environment’s consolidated financial statements for 2025 revealed that the long-standing problem of accounting for hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest land has not been resolved.

The Republic of Moldova has released and returned home two citizens arrested in Russia. Both are employees of the Information and Security Service (ISS). Their release was made possible through an international exchange.

On April 28, the Moldovan Customs Service hosted an offline discussion on the implementation of the Single Customs Window, as well as the development of the necessary measures for the transposition of Regulation (EU) 2022/2399 on environmental protection related to the European Union Single Window for Customs.

The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new fuel price caps that will be in effect tomorrow, April 29.

The financial thresholds for classifying an enterprise as micro, small, medium and large will increase from January 1, 2027. They will be adjusted by 25% and rounded up for inflation.

It is proposed that enterprises with an annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million should be categorized as SMEs. Currently, the threshold is 25 million euros in Moldovan lei. It is proposed to increase the volume of total assets of a company twice as much as the current one – up to 43 million euros in MDL.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Ion Mocanu to the post of presidential adviser for relations with religious cults.

Moldova intends to establish a new regime of support for the so-called “small enterprises with medium capitalization”. This will provide them with access to European funds in the process of Moldova’s accession to the EU and increase their competitiveness.

Moldova will have a national program in the field of artificial intelligence and data management for 2026-2030. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization announced the launch of the development of the relevant draft government decree.

In Bukovyna, illegal export of timber to Moldova using forged documents was stopped. During searches, property and cash worth 10 million hryvnias (almost 4 million lei) were seized.

Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gerasimov is on a visit to Brussels to discuss with European officials the course of the negotiation process and the European agenda in general.

Conservative MPs in Germany’s Bundstag are preparing to give European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen a tough ultimatum: either limit Brussels’ control and cut bureaucracy, or face new attempts to limit the Commission’s powers.

The Moldovan authorities plan to implement a system of job exchange with the European Union countries, which will allow citizens to get access to job offers abroad, and European employers – to candidates and vacancies on the Moldovan market.

Transnistrian industrialists intend to convey to the EU delegation in Moldova their opinion on the introduction of VAT and excise taxes for enterprises on the left bank of the Nistru River, which are valid on the right bank of the Nistru River. They are concerned about the possible consequences of this step and are ready to develop a common position.

In a succession of various forums in the field of artificial intelligence and technology that take place around the world, the Tech for Impact Summit held in Tokyo attracts special attention every year. This year, it was held on April 26 in Tokyo and brought together more than 100 prominent speakers from politics, technology and business from 57 countries.

The mechanisms for managing public funds and preventing financial irregularities will be strengthened through the implementation in Moldova of a new information system “Monitoring and Coordination of Counter Fraud”.