Unexplained wealth of €714k uncovered in Moldova’s judicial vetting report

The Moldova Judicial Vetting Commission evaluated 69 magistrates in 2025, identifying significant financial integrity breaches. According to the annual report presented to Parliament, 20 judges resigned during the process, while 15 others failed due to unexplained wealth.

Moldova to introduce carbon tax in major environmental fiscal reform

The Ministry of Environment has initiated public consultations on a draft law that introduces carbon pricing for companies holding environmental permits. This legislative move aims to modernize the country’s green tax system and align it with international standards.

Moldova external debt climbs to 11.8 billion dollars according to central bank

Moldova’s total external debt reached $11.8 billion in the last quarter, marking a significant increase of over $1 billion since the end of the previous year.

Moldova seeks €70 million to complete nationwide Model Schools Network

Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) is actively seeking approximately €70 million (approx. 1.37 billion MDL) in external funding to finalize its ambitious "Model Schools" initiative.

Moldova opposition leader urges diplomatic caution amid Russian drone airspace violations

Ion Chicu, chairman of the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova (PDCM) and member of the "Alternativa" parliamentary faction, has cautioned against the immediate expulsion of the Russian ambassador. Despite systemic violations of Moldovan airspace by Russian drones, Chicu advocates for a response rooted in national interest and international legal frameworks.

Chisinau targets EU Single Market integration to boost investment

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu urged international investors to leverage the "excellent" economic ties between Moldova and Romania during a high-level meeting in Bucharest on March 31.

Russian drones over Moldova: Systematic incidents spark national security alarm

Recent incursions of Russian drones into Moldovan airspace are no longer isolated events but represent a "systemic threat." Security expert Artur Leșcu warns that these incidents must be viewed with deep concern as they test the nation's defense limits.

EU hourly labor costs hit €34.9 average as Eastern states lead growth rates

Brussels, Eurostat Data. Hourly labor costs across the European Union continued their upward trajectory in 2025. However, massive structural disparities remain between member states, ranging from €12 in the East to nearly €57 in Western Europe.

Romania signals strategic shift toward full economic integration with Moldova

Romania’s journey from economic disparity to regional stability stands as a definitive success story, and Bucharest is now pivoting to replicate this trajectory for the Republic of Moldova.

95% of Moldova’s large gas consumers exit regulated market

Almost all large-scale natural gas consumers in Moldova have transitioned to the free market ahead of a key regulatory deadline, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Zelensky warns Trump peace plan risks Ukraine’s security

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Monday that Donald Trump’s team is seeking a swift end to the war by demanding unilateral territorial concessions, a move he says endangers national security.

Moldova to launch EU-style deposit return scheme by 2026

Moldova is accelerating its transition to a circular economy, with plans to implement a national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for packaging as early as 2026. The Ministry of Environment is currently evaluating two applications to select a single national administrator for the programme.