Igor Grosu on public sector salaries: "We must correct the imbalances"

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated in an interview with Moldpres that discussions regarding exaggerated salaries in the public sector and the need to address imbalances in the system should be carefully considered. He emphasized that these discussions must not negatively impact areas where the state directly competes with the private sector.

Maia Sandu, Markus Söder announce new Moldovan-Bavarian economic commission

The Republic of Moldova and the German state of Bavaria will establish an intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation, aimed at stimulating investments, trade and collaboration in areas such as industry, agriculture and modern technologies. The announcement was made by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, and the Prime Minister of the state of Bavaria, Markus Söder, during a joint press conference held on July 31 in Chisinau.

Romania backs Moldova EU entry as PM Tofan holds Bucharest talks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed full support for the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union during high-level meetings at Cotroceni Palace on Thursday, July 30.

Moldova PM Vasile Tofan makes first official visit to Romania

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan arrived in Bucharest on Thursday, July 30, marking his first official foreign trip since taking office.

Victoria Belous resigns from parliament to stay finance minister

Moldovan Finance Minister Victoria Belous has submitted her resignation as a Member of Parliament, effective July 31. The decision follows her appointment to lead the Finance Ministry in the newly sworn-in cabinet of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan on July 22.

Moldovan PM delays agriculture minister pick after Musteața exit

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan confirmed that the government will take its time before appointing a new Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry following the resignation of Radu Musteața. Tofan stressed that agriculture remains one of the country's most challenging portfolios, requiring extensive consultations and thorough candidate vetting.

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.