Poland to lead EU Council presidency in 2025: Key priorities

Poland will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2025, for a six-month term (January-June 2025), in a challenging geopolitical context. Its priorities will include European security, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the EU economy.

Russia opposes European peacekeepers in Ukraine amid peace talks

Russia strongly opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Moscow is reached.

Moldova extends wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions

The Government has approved the extension of the wheat, corn, and sunflower import restrictions until June 30, 2025, in the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovagaz: A major threat to Moldova’s energy security

Moldovagaz poses a threat to the Republic of Moldova, and we must either regain full control of this company to eliminate this vulnerability or reduce its role in energy supply and replace it with another state-owned entity, Energocom, which could perform the same functions currently handled by Moldovagaz.

Moldova’s PM orders legislation changes on nationalization

Prime Minister Dorin Recean has instructed the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendments to the legislation on the nationalization of strategic enterprises within the next three weeks.

Germany calls early elections amid political crisis

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced on Friday the dissolution of Parliament and officially scheduled early elections for February 23, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition and a motion of no confidence against him, as reported by AFP.

Moldova implements energy export restrictions starting January 2025

Starting from January 1, 2025, between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, electricity produced domestically will only be traded on the internal market.

Fuel prices to rise in Moldova in 2025

Increases in excise duties and trade margins will contribute to higher gasoline and diesel prices in 2025.

Transnistria drivers: Apply for Moldovan license now

The Public Services Agency (PSA) informs individuals with driver's licenses issued in Transnistria or Tighina that they can apply for a national Moldovan driver's license without needing to retake the exam.

South Korea’s Parliament impeaches interim president Han Duck-soo

The South Korean Parliament voted on Friday with a majority to impeach interim President Han Duck-soo, accusing him of "actively participating in the insurrection" after his predecessor's failed attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, according to Reuters and AFP.

Moldova’s December compensations: Gas users receive up to 1,000 lei

The compensations provided by the Government in December will range from 500 to 1,000 lei (~25-50 euro), with the largest amounts allocated to those who use gas for heating.

Government to announce compensation program for businesses next week

The possibility of transferring certain activities from the production process to nighttime, to help limit energy consumption during peak hours, was examined during a meeting at the Government with representatives of the business community.