The CEC has set the date of the local general elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) set the date for the general local elections at its meeting on Tuesday, 4 July. They will be held on 5 November 2023.

Vlad Filat was re-elected as president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova

The former prime minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vlad Filat, was re-elected as president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova for the next 4 years. The decision was taken today, during the Extraordinary Congress of the formation. In his speech, Vlad Filat stated that he will act promptly for the rehabilitation of the state, and the ultimate goal - the reunification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania - will be the basis of all PLDM actions.

The draft budgetary and fiscal policy for 2024 was approved by the Parliament in the first reading

The draft law amending several legislative acts forming part of the budgetary-fiscal policy for the year 2024 was voted in first reading at today's plenary session. The objectives of the budgetary-fiscal policy are to create a harmonised, fair, efficient and simple tax system that ensures the mobilisation of the budgetary resources needed to finance sustainable development objectives, the authors note.

Romania unlocks €100 million grant to Moldova

Romania is today releasing the first tranche of a €100 million grant to Moldova. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister in Bucharest, Marcel Ciolacu.

Ukraine aligns itself with the EU's decision to impose sanctions on people who try to destabilise the Republic of Moldova

Ukraine, along with several EU candidate countries, is aligning itself with the European Union's decision to introduce sanctions against those who want to destabilise the situation in Moldova. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and the French Legislature was signed in Chisinau. What are the provisions of the document

The Republic of Moldova and France signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the parliaments of the two states. During a press conference, the president of the Legislature from Chisinau, Igor Grosu, stated that the signing of this document aims to deepen and strengthen bilateral relations at the parliamentary level.

The President of the National Assembly of France gave a speech in the plenary session of the Parliament in Chisinau: "Yes, the Republic of Moldova is modernizing"

The Republic of Moldova is modernising, transforming, preparing to enter the European Union, and France welcomes the efforts, declared from the central tribune of the Parliament in Chisinau, the president of the National Assembly of the French Republic, Yaël Braun-Pivet. The official welcomed our country's European integration efforts and emphasised the fact that France remains a solid supporter on the way to the EU.

The EU has prepared a support package for the Republic of Moldova: What are the five priorities

The European Commission and the European External Action Service have prepared a new support package for the Republic of Moldova. It will contribute to minimizing the consequences of the war started by Russia in Ukraine on the Republic of Moldova. Also, it will help our country in the process of European integration, reads a press release from the European Commission.

Nicu Popescu, meeting with his Danish counterpart: We emphasized our interest in deepening cooperation in the economic field

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, had a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen. During the discussions, various topics were addressed, such as the European path of the Republic of Moldova and the deepening of cooperation in the economic field.

Commission for Emergency Situations has updated the list of persons subject to international sanctions

The list of persons subject to international sanctions has been expanded, and the financial transactions carried out by them on the territory of the Republic of Moldova will be subject to more rigorous control. The decision was approved, today, during the meeting of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE), chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

LIVE Government meeting

The members of the Government meet in session. Among the topics under consideration is the draft on the denunciation of the Convention on the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

Government accepts the resignation of the director general of the Public Property Agency

The cabinet of ministers accepted, on Wednesday, the resignation of the general director of the Public Property Agency (APP), Alexandru Musteață. He will be released from his position as of July 5.