Judicial reform update: 15 judges fail vetting over financial integrity concerns

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.

New environmental law to repeal 1998 tax framework as Moldova targets pollution

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.

National Bank data reveals public and private sector debt surge of 1 billion dollars

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.

Norway provides €50 million grant as Cimișlia High School begins major upgrades

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-Romania economic bloc: 1,700+ firms driving EU convergence

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.

Moldovan airspace breaches: Experts warn of systemic Russian testing

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.

Luxembourg-Bulgaria wage gap persists despite rapid growth in Eastern Europe

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.

President Nicușor Dan outlines roadmap for Chisinau’s EU path at The Economist Summit

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.

Moldova completes natural gas market liberalization for major users

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 and Washington clash over Donbas withdrawal claims

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.

Eco-gap: Financial barriers slow Moldova’s green mobility

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.

CFM crisis: 600 workers on half-pay as Moldova rail debts hit €2.5M

Moldova’s state railway operator, Calea Ferată a Moldovei (CFM), has extended technical unemployment for 600 employees for a fifth consecutive month. The decision, announced on Monday, March 30, comes as the company struggles with rising fuel costs and systemic liquidity shortages.