Wages rise as Moldova targets EU standards, but labor crisis persists

In 2025, Moldova's social policy was defined by rising incomes and increased public investment, set against the backdrop of unresolved structural flaws. While pensions and salaries saw double-digit growth, many citizens faced high living costs and unstable employment.

RETROSPECTIVE 2025 | Collapse of the Transnistrian economic model and Moldova’s new reintegration strategy

The year 2025 was seen as a turning point for the Transnistrian issue and the longstanding frozen conflict. The unprecedented energy crisis faced by the pro-Russian separatist region appeared to create a window of opportunity for its reintegration into the Republic of Moldova. This was deemed a "historic opportunity" by commentators, but it ultimately proved to be illusory for several reasons, with the primary one being the influence of the Russian Federation.

Gagauzia Electoral Commission is permanent again after SCJ

The decision of the People's Assembly from 2023, which led to the disbandment of the Gagauzia Central Electoral Commission (CEC) as a permanent and active body, has been annulled.

RETROSPECTIVE // 35 years after declaring sovereignty, Moldova gets green light to open EU negotiation clusters

This week is crucial for the European future of the Republic of Moldova. The leaders of the European Union announced their support for opening negotiation chapters with our country, which is the most advanced among the Eastern Partnership nations. Both the EU and NATO reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the resilience of the Republic of Moldova, particularly in light of the upcoming parliamentary elections this fall. Meanwhile, the Russian Federation has been detaining citizens of the Republic of Moldova and is reportedly considering sending law enforcement officers disguised as "athletes" to Chisinau.