The authorities aim to reduce staff turnover in the social care system through measures relating to salary incentives and professional development.
Moldova’s domestic public debt reached 58.2 billion lei by the end of August. Since the start of 2026, it has increased by 6.2 billion lei, or 11.9 per cent. In August alone, the debt rose by a further 432.5 million lei. This is reported by the Ministry of Finance in its monthly summaries.
The idea of establishing a State Development Investment Bank in Moldova is not unique in global practice. Today, there are around 980 banks with state participation worldwide. These figures were cited by Iurie Muntean, a former MP and ex-Deputy Minister of the Economy, whilst commenting on the Prime Minister’s reaction to the draft law on the establishment of the state bank.
The government did not support the opposition’s draft bill on the establishment of the Bank for Investment and Modernisation of Moldova, to be 100 per cent state-owned. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan reacted strongly to this initiative, calling it “one of the worst decisions” submitted to the current government for consideration. The government’s consideration of the bill took place on Wednesday, 9 September.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan explained that he uses an artificial intelligence agent which monitors public procurement on a daily basis and helps to identify contracts and purchases that raise concerns.
The government is finalising a compensation scheme for the cold season. This was announced by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan at a cabinet meeting, during which the Action Plan for Preparations for the 2026–2027 heating season was approved.
A person earning 30,000 lei a month enjoys a decent standard of living in Moldova. This was stated by Finance Minister Victoria Belous, commenting on the threshold of 360,000 lei a year, set in 2020, for the personal income tax allowance.
The government will continue to provide support to the population in the event of high energy prices and during the 2027–2028 heating season. Finance Minister Victoria Belous stated that the level of state support will be determined taking into account price trends and the situation of vulnerable consumer groups.
Grants earmarked for projects that will not be utilised by 2026 will be carried over to subsequent financial years — as and when the relevant projects are implemented. This was stated by Finance Minister Victoria Belous in the context of discussions on fiscal and tax policy and amendments to the state budget.
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) transferred €218.2 million to Moldova in August under a long-term loan agreement. The funds will be used to cover the state budget deficit and support key government reforms.
