Berlin reaffirms support for Chisinau: Germany funds over 70 projects in Moldova

Germany continues to support the Republic of Moldova through investments, economic cooperation, and assistance in strengthening institutions, state security, and its European path. Berlin officials say Moldova has shown remarkable resilience in facing challenges from the war in Ukraine and disinformation campaigns.

Trade friction: Moldova cites health risks for poultry ban as Kiev eyes wine imports

Moldovan and Ukrainian authorities are engaged in daily technical negotiations to resolve a trade dispute following Chisinau's ban on Ukrainian poultry. Vice Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu clarified that while Kiev is considering licensing requirements for Moldovan wine, no full embargo is currently on the table.

New Moldovan Ambassador Mihai Mîțu presents credentials to President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace

Romania’s commitment to the Republic of Moldova remains a core foreign policy priority. President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed this strategic partnership during a meeting with the new Moldovan Ambassador to Bucharest, Mihai Mîțu.

Moldova must end political leniency toward separatist regime, says former defense chief

Chisinau's path to resolving the Transnistrian conflict depends on internal political will and shifting regional security dynamics, including a fundamental redefinition of international presence in the Security Zone.

PM Munteanu, 34 years after the Nistru War: “People on the left bank can join the rest of the country on the path to the EU”

Over three decades after the Nistru War, officials are warning of the growing impact of the Russian Federation's "cognitive war" against the Republic of Moldova. They have also called for the withdrawal of troops that are illegally stationed on the left bank of the Nistru River.

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Hamburg inaugurated this week

The Republic of Moldova will open an Honorary Consulate in Hamburg, Germany. The office will be inaugurated this week during Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi's visit to Germany.

Ministerial mandate over political ambition: Dan Perciun to prioritize educational reforms

Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun has categorically dismissed rumors regarding a potential candidacy for the Chisinau Mayoralty under the PAS banner.

Bypassing Moscow: Moldova and Tiraspol resume direct dialogue to sideline Russian influence

Following a pivotal meeting at the OSCE headquarters in Tiraspol on February 26, 2026, Moldovan officials signaled a strategic shift in conflict resolution. The dialogue aims to marginalize Russia's role as a "mediator" while forcing the breakaway region into the national economic and legal framework.

Hybrid warfare in Chisinau: the anatomy of a failed FSB soft power operation

Moldovan citizens Alexandr Ciuprin and Ludmila Corsun, both holding Russian passports, have been identified as key assets in a Kremlin-backed influence operation. An investigation by Deschide.MD reveals the duo operated under the direct coordination of Vladimir Sukhinin, an officer of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB).

Governance failure: officials pocket public funds for partisan gatherings without quorum

Chisinau municipal councilors are under fire for receiving allowances of approximately €150 (approx. 3,000 MDL) for sessions that never officially took place. Despite failing to pass a municipal budget for nearly two years, officials continue to collect payments for failed attempts to convene.

Efficiency vs. Representation: The legal hurdles of Moldova’s local government reform

The Republic of Moldova is navigating a complex administrative overhaul as it prepares for the voluntary amalgamation of its local authorities. This reform aims to consolidate one of Europe’s most fragmented landscapes, where fewer than 2.5 million residents are currently served by nearly 900 town halls and 32 districts.

Parliament approves plan to review 354 draft laws in 2026

The deputies will review a total of 354 draft normative acts this year. Of these, 314 projects are included in the National Program for the Republic of Moldova's Accession to the European Union for the years 2025–2029. Additionally, they will consider the ratification of 18 international treaties and a series of acts resulting from the implementation of decisions made by the Constitutional Court. They will also review 48 annual reports from public authorities and institutions. The legislative program for 2026 was approved during the plenary session on February 26.