Chisinau authorities condemn the Russian attacks on the city of Odesa

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and the Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu condemned the Russian attacks on Ukraine, after Odesa was bombed last night.

German Ambassador: The Republic of Moldova has made progress in the reforms implementation that would allow the start of accession negotiations

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in the implementation of reforms that would allow the start of accession negotiations to the European Union, the German ambassador in Chisinau, Margret Uebber, told DW. Even if the country is facing several challenges following Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the Government in Chisinau, the diplomat says, is approaching the reforms with great determination.

Oazu Nantoi: There are prerequisites for the peaceful reintegration of the country

The Transnistrian region is economically dependent on the right side of the Nistru, a fact that creates conditions for the peaceful reintegration of the country. The statement was made by the PAS deputy, Oazu Nantoi, on a TVR Moldova show. He reiterated that currently the 5+2 negotiation format has lost its functionality, as two of the states participating in the discussions, Russia and Ukraine, are in a state of war.

Olesea Stamate: The performance and activity of ministers must be subject to a clear evaluation mechanism

The performance and activity of the ministers must be subject to a clear evaluation mechanism, argues the president of the Legal, Appointments and Immunities Committee of the Parliament, Olesea Stamate. The statement was made on a show on Exclusiv TV, after reshuffles were made in the Recean Government, and this fact sparked several discussions in society.

The Republic of Moldova and Estonia will boost bilateral cooperation

The intensification of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and Estonia, as well as the European path of our country, were the topics discussed by President Maia Sandu and Prime Minister Dorin Recean during the meeting with the Ambassador of Estonia to the Republic of Moldova, residing in Bucharest, Ingrid Kressel Vinciguerra.

Report: Moldova has implemented, with some minor reservations, actions in the field of justice on EC recommendations

Most of the planned actions in the area of justice reform, one of the commitments in the Action Plan for the implementation of the 9 recommendations of the European Commission (EC) in the context of Moldova's application for EU membership, have been implemented with some insignificant reservations. The assessments are contained in the second alternative report, presented by experts from the Institute for European Policies and Reforms, the Independent Analytical Centre "Expert-Grup" and the Legal Resources Centre of Moldova (CRJM).

The EBRD President comes to Moldova. Who he will meet

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso is coming to Moldova next week. The EBRD Director General for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Matteo Patrone, will accompany her. They have scheduled meetings with the Moldovan authorities, business people, representatives of financial organisations and civil society.

U.S. to give Moldova $220 million grant for energy projects

The Government of the United States of America will provide the Republic of Moldova with a grant of $220 million to implement investment projects in the energy sector. The draft law on the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the Development Goal Assistance Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Government of the United States of America for Sustainable Economic Growth anchored in European Integration was voted in the first reading by the Parliament.

Chisinau replies to Moscow: Moldova's relations, including with NATO, is the sovereign decision of our country

Moldova's relations with various international organizations, including NATO, is the sovereign and independent decision of our country. This is the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration to "false and slanderous statements of the Russian MFA representative about our country's cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance". Regarding the Republic of Moldova-NATO partnership, the MFAEI reiterates that it has a 30-year history and is aimed at developing capabilities to counter new complex challenges and ensure the security of our citizens and our state.

MPs have decided: Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne become members of the NBM Supervisory Board

Natalia Gavrilița and Vitalie Lemne have been appointed as members of the Supervisory Board of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) for a seven-year term. Their nominations were proposed to the plenary of Parliament following the competition for the selection of candidates for this position.

Budgetary and fiscal policy for 2024 approved

Parliament approved in second reading the amendment of several legislative acts that are part of the budgetary and fiscal policy for 2024. The draft contains fiscal instruments for attracting and retaining skilled labour; revision of the mechanisms for calculating and paying taxes and duties with a view to simplifying and clarifying the legislative framework, prerequisites for discouraging the "envelope wage" phenomenon, measures to improve tax administration, etc.

Igor Grosu, on relations with Comrat authorities: we will cooperate only institutionally, within legal limits

Cooperation with the authorities in ATU Gagauzia will be pragmatic and in accordance with the law, said Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu. He noted that he will only cooperate with those who have dissociated themselves from criminal groups and will not have any cooperation with the representative of a party declared unconstitutional. At the same time, opposition MPs believe that the dialogue between Chisinau and Comrat is not effective, and the absence of representatives of the central authorities from the Bashkan's inauguration is a sign that there is no desire to cooperate with the Gagauz administration.