The World Bank will continue to support Moldova's modernization; the World Bank Group's portfolio in our country currently includes 14 operations totaling 735.4 million euros, and the World Bank has implemented projects totaling approximately 1.6 billion euros.
The budget for the state investment aid program will be doubled—to 4 billion lei—and companies that fail to meet all their targets will be required to return the aid
Moldova is accelerating its preparations for integration into the Single European Market and is launching a strategic project with the EU that will help align its institutional and regulatory frameworks with European standards and strengthen the authorities' capacity to enforce Single Market rules
Moldova Supports Expanding Cooperation with the U.S. and Launching New Projects in Various Fields — Maia Sandu
Education workers' unions will hold a protest on August 19 in downtown Chisinau due to uncertainty surrounding pay raises
Moldova and the UN will continue to cooperate on sustainable development and support for reforms, and will draft a new Framework Program for Cooperation for 2028–2032.
Moldova and Luxembourg have discussed ways to deepen trade, economic, and investment ties, alongside the next steps in Moldova's EU accession process. The talks also come against a shifting bilateral trade picture, with recent data pointing to notable changes in both exports and imports between the two countries.
In the first half of the year, Moldovan exports significantly strengthened their position in a number of foreign markets, and shipments across several product categories showed steady growth. The relevant government agency attributes this trend to the increased competitiveness of domestic companies and the expansion of their international presence.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 from 2.2% to 1.8% and has also revised its macroeconomic forecast for the next three years
In June, Moldova's foreign trade showed mixed trends: exports continued to grow, and imports also increased. The statistics indicate a noticeable improvement in performance compared to both the previous month and last year; the full version of the report provides details on the structure of shipments and key market changes.
Companies with foreign investment may be required to pay contributions to the state social insurance fund for all employees, including foreign nationals
Moldova's exports to markets outside the EU and the CIS increased significantly in January–May, and their share of total exports continued to grow. However, trends varied by market: some markets saw steady growth, while others experienced a noticeable decline, indicating a significant restructuring of foreign trade flows.
The draft tax policy for 2027 has raised concerns in the agricultural sector: an expert warns of rising costs, reduced liquidity, and additional pressure on rural areas. In his assessment, the document contains a number of measures that could affect financing, export opportunities, and local budget revenues, as well as increase risks for farmers and rural communities.
Imports of goods from EU countries to Moldova continued to grow during the first five months of 2026, and the share of European shipments in total imports increased. The most notable trends were observed among a number of key trading partners, although some sectors saw both declines and accelerated growth—the full version of this article provides detailed data by country and on these changes.
Moldova is preparing a phased change to the tax regime for a number of goods imported into Transnistria: in the first phase, the new rules will apply to a limited list of products, and the list will then be expanded. The authorities hope to gradually level the playing field for businesses and reduce existing exemptions; however, the details of the reform and its implications for the market will only become clear once the full text of the draft is available.
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