According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy has weathered the energy shock caused by the war with Iran better than expected. The global market has shown remarkable resilience in the face of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high oil and gas prices. At the same time, the IMF expressed concern over the deteriorating fiscal situation in some countries.
Prime Minister Vaile Tofan promises that the most vulnerable people will be fully protected from the new price hikes. However, the government cannot compensate all households, as the cost of such a measure would amount to approximately 3.8 billion lei.
Schools and preschools will be able to reallocate funds already approved for 2026 to cover the shortfall in funding for payroll.
The professions of auto body repair technician, confectionery production operator, and truck crane operator were among the most in-demand during the first round of admissions to vocational schools. All state-funded spots in these programs were completely filled.
The Ministry of Education and Research has identified violations in the management of public funds and infrastructure at the Specialized Tennis Sports School in Chisinau.
Moldova will provide other countries with expert assistance, funding, and humanitarian aid, in accordance with the draft multi-year Strategic Program for International Cooperation on Development and Humanitarian Aid for 2027–2030.
The law on public sector pay is set to be adopted by the government in October and take effect on January 1, 2027. For next year, the payroll budget is projected to exceed 38 billion lei, which is more than 5 billion lei above the current level. Starting September 1, teachers’ salaries will not be increased, as there is no funding in the budget for this measure.
The Moldovan government is proposing to double the budget for the state aid program—from 2 to 4 billion lei—to support more projects aimed at developing and modernizing manufacturing.
No significant violations were found in the management of the funds allocated for the organization of the 2024 presidential election and the republican constitutional referendum. The Audit Office examined how the Central Election Commission managed the funds allocated for these purposes, which amounted to 65% of the commission’s annual budget.
The Ministry of Education and Research has provided details on a new funding mechanism for national sports federations. The published draft specifies exactly how the funds will be allocated.
