Moldova prioritizes EU path and foreign investment

Moldova’s European integration path, strengthening ties with foreign partners, and attracting investment were the central focus of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan’s meeting with accredited ambassadors in Chișinău.

Moldova opposition demands 30% teacher pay rise ahead of school year

Moldova’s opposition Party of Socialists (PSRM) has called on the parliamentary majority to secure funding for a 30% wage increase for education workers starting in October. The party also requested €51 (approx. 1,000 MDL) one-off allowance for families with middle-school students to cover back-to-school expenses.

Moldova moves to end Gagauzia's year-long institutional deadlock

Moldova's Parliament will debate a bill on Thursday, July 30, aimed at ending nearly a year of institutional paralysis in Gagauzia, where the autonomous region's People's Assembly has an expired mandate, its Bashkan has been convicted, and a caretaker administration runs the Executive Committee without full authority. PAS deputy Larisa Voloh, who co-authored the bill amending the Electoral Code, laid out the stakes on Moldova 1's "Pe față" program on July 28.

Moldovan President Sandu marks Constitution Day, reaffirms EU path

Moldovan President Maia Sandu marked Constitution Day on July 29 by emphasizing the vital role of the supreme law in strengthening the rule of law and reaffirming European integration as the nation's definitive strategic direction.

Moldova's Constitution turns 32 as EU membership enters the text

Moldova marks the 32nd anniversary of its Constitution on July 29. Parliament adopted the charter in 1994, and it took effect on August 27. Two amendments stand out among the changes made since: lawmakers reconfirmed Romanian as the state language in 2023, and a 2024 referendum wrote EU accession into the text as a strategic goal.

PM Tofan, Ukrainian Ambassador hold talks on bilateral cooperation

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine reconfirm their commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and advancing joint projects in the areas of economics, humanitarian efforts, infrastructure, and water resource management. These topics were discussed on Tuesday during a meeting between Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and the Ambassador of Ukraine to Chisinau, Paun Rohovei.

Roman Roșca set to replace Alexandr Trubca as CEC seeks mandate validation

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has requested that the Constitutional Court validate the mandate of Roman Roșca, who was an alternate candidate on the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) list in the recent parliamentary elections. This decision was made during a meeting on July 28, after the commission acknowledged the vacancy of a deputy mandate following Alexandr Trubca's resignation.

Moldova denounces CIS agreement on books

The Republic of Moldova has decided to withdraw from the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Publishing, Book Distribution, and Printing, which was signed in Almaty on February 10, 1995, as part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This decision was approved by the Parliament during its meeting on July 28.

PM Tofan on Musteața's resignation: It was a "stupid mistake," but he should stay in public service

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan regrets the resignation of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Radu Musteața, but considers his decision to be "a test of political maturity and fairness", following the scandal related to information about his political past. At the same time, the Head of the Executive mentioned that he would like the former minister to remain in the public service, appreciating him as one of the few managers capable of managing complex institutions.

Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță appointed to new position

Andrian Gavriliță, the former Minister of Finance in the Munteanu Government, continues to work in the Executive despite no longer being part of the Tofan Cabinet.

Anti-discrimination bill approved after heated parliamentary dispute

On Tuesday, July 28, the Parliament session was disrupted by a protest led by Diana Caraman, the leader of the Communist Party faction. She blocked the central tribune of the Legislature in response to a decision to limit speaking time during the examination of a draft law aimed at combating discrimination.

Protest over gas tariff increase: Opposition calls for early elections

The parliamentary and extra-parliamentary opposition presented their demands during a protest on July 28 in front of the Legislative Assembly. The demands included early elections, the resignation of the director of JSC "Energocom," and a refusal to raise energy prices.