News about Social sphere
Moldova is proposing mandatory 42-day military training for men under the age of 55.
Single parents with children under the age of 16 will not be required to work night shifts without their consent. This provision is included in a bill currently under consideration in parliament. The bill establishes the concept of an “employee with family responsibilities” in the Labor Code.
Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani announced the cancellation of his visit to the United States following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Within the European Union, the idea of deporting migrants outside the bloc is gaining traction, but France and Spain have decided to go against the tide. French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish PrimePedro Sánchez have sharply criticized plans to establish migrant return centers in third countries, warning that such a policy contradicts European values and could prove costly for the EU itself.
In 2025, the National Health Insurance Company (CNAM) spent more than 1.2 billion lei on reimbursements for medications and medical devices. Approximately 730,000 people received assistance, primarily the elderly and patients with chronic conditions.
In 2025, authorities recorded 1,190 false bomb threats and knowingly false emergency calls. This phenomenon puts pressure on the relevant agencies and results in significant costs to the state budget.
In the Brazilian city of Carmo do Caju, an attempt to restore religious statues turned into an unexpected scandal and a tourist sensation.
Consumers will be able to compare the fees charged by all banks and payment systems for free on a special, unified online platform. The corresponding bill, which requires financial institutions to make their fees fully transparent, was passed by parliament on its first reading.
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.
Once tensions in the Middle East have de-escalated, prices will react in different ways to the “easing of international tensions.” Speculative pressure on energy resources will disappear, while food prices will remain high due to logistical challenges, market inertia, and a protracted recovery in production.
Logos Press continues Alexandru Bejenari’s series of articles on transition communication in Moldova. The first article discussed why good news about the country’s future doesn’t always become a common thread.
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.
Moldova’s €80 million higher education investment program will serve as a key tool for modernizing the country’s university system. The project is being implemented with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and combines EIB loans, grants from the Neighborhood Investment Platform, and national funding through the Reform and Growth Facility.
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.
One million lei was allocated from the state budget to support 11 projects focused on active aging as part of the tenth round of the Small Grants Program.
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.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her intention to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU, while also considering the possibility of imposing restrictions on certain categories of refugees, particularly men of draft age.
The tax reform announced by the Ministry of Finance for next year will not only place a burden on businesses but will also affect the wages of employees.
Agricultural machinery purchased and fueled with government assistance should be used in the fields, not taken out to street protests. This is the main message of a statement made during a television broadcast by Lyudmila Katlabuga, head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Industry (MAIA).
Debtors who have accumulated large amounts of child support arrears risk losing their right to drive, as well as their hunting and fishing licenses.
