News about Social sphere

Nearly one in two people in Germany are unsure whether they will be able to continue working until they reach retirement age. This is according to the findings of the “Decent Work Index” study, published by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB).

Slovakia will not participate in providing financial assistance to Ukraine for the purpose of prolonging the military conflict. The country’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, made this statement in an address to his fellow citizens on social media ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Vasile Costiu, leader of the “Democrația Acasă” (“Democracy at Home”) party, commented on the possible scenarios for appointing a new prime minister, mentioning the name of businessman Vasile Tofan.

Irina Revin, chair of the Association of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities of the Republic of Moldova, responded to businessman Vasile Tofan, who proposed 12 radical reforms and stated that Moldova needs its own Javier Milei as prime minister. Revin argues that such an approach, based on across-the-board cuts and rapid privatization, risks hurting vulnerable segments of the population and turning the country into a space exclusively for the elite.

Recent developments in Moldova’s domestic political arena can rightly be described as significant, and one such event was the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu, which President Maia Sandu accepted a few days ago. As the head of state stated, on July 6 she will hold consultations with parliamentary factions regarding the election of a new head of government.

The conflict between the Gagauzia authorities and Moldova’s central government has taken a new turn. The People’s Assembly of Gagauzia (PAG) is preparing a petition to the Constitutional Court demanding that certain provisions of the Electoral Code be declared unconstitutional, and on July 7, the Constitutional Court is scheduled to consider a petition from the Ministry of Justice regarding a number of the autonomy’s powers.

On U.S. Independence Day, the American leader decided to make a scathing remark directed at his closest allies.

In 2025, Moldova ranked 95th out of 197 countries worldwide in a salary ranking.

The Estonian government has approved a bill prohibiting citizens of Russia and Belarus who do not have permanent residency in the country from purchasing real estate. The ban also applies to companies controlled by citizens of Russia and Belarus.

UPDATED. Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban is calling for an urgent extraordinary session of Parliament, urging the government to present a public report on its eight months in office.

Following the re-grading process, 1,420 grades on high school graduation exams were raised. This represents 12.48% of the total number of appeals, and the final results show an increase in exam pass rates across all subjects, according to the Ministry of Education and Research.

Vasile Tofan, senior partner and member of the Horizon Capital Investment Committee, states that Moldova finds itself at a crossroads and that its current resources are virtually exhausted. In his view, the future government needs a “reformer-surgeon”—a leader capable of implementing tough and unpopular economic measures.

With financial support from the European Union, new social services for children with severe disabilities will be introduced in Moldova.

One in two Moldovan high school graduates is considering studying abroad. Against this backdrop, competition among countries for international students is growing, as is the demand for consulting services regarding admission to foreign universities. Petru Descalescu, director of the “Excel” Information and Education Center, discussed how the preferences of Moldovan high school graduates are changing, which fields of study are most popular in 2026, and what obstacles applicants face.

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in honor of the country’s Independence Day, promised to make America bigger, better, and stronger.

It was a typical hot summer month. The public seemed to be in good spirits. People had finally recovered from the winter’s hardships and were calmly working in their gardens or, if they were lucky, relaxing at resorts. But Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation. Trouble came to the authorities from an unexpected source—from within their own ranks—and if Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu hadn’t decided to resign on his own, it’s quite likely that others would have forced him out.

On the morning of July 4, St. Petersburg came under a large-scale attack by Ukrainian drones. Air defense systems are operational in the city, and residents have been urged not to leave their homes until the drone threat alert is lifted.

UPDATED. Posts are circulating on Facebook and TikTok calling on citizens to gather today, July 4, at the Great National Assembly Square for a flash mob in support of the ruling party and President Maia Sandu. While some posts are urging people to take to the streets, another segment of the online community is calling on the public not to participate in this event.

The Parliament building of the Republic of Moldova was illuminated in the colors of the United States flag as a sign of friendship and cooperation with the U.S. This symbolic gesture was timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

A few days before the NATO summit in Ankara, the German chancellor and the leaders of the Baltic states agreed in Berlin to strengthen deterrence against Russia, increase defense spending, and expand aid to Ukraine.