Moldova's sanitary and veterinary control system was assessed by European Commission experts as part of the country's preparations for accession to the European Union
Electricity from Romania and other EU countries has been flowing into Moldova's power hub via the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line for more than 48 hours - the Ministry of Energy
In Moldova, the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation has increased tenfold over the past six years—from 3% to nearly 30%
The central banks of Moldova and Belgium discussed expanding cooperation and further aligning financial regulation with European standards. The talks focused on progress in reforming the banking sector, strengthening the central bank's independence, and the initial results of the country's integration into the European payment infrastructure.
Moldova is preparing changes to its environmental legislation and plans to expand funding for environmental protection projects through special payments and fees. The authorities also plan to gradually develop a system for the separate collection and recycling of waste and, in the coming years, to launch new mechanisms that are expected to significantly transform the packaging and waste management market.
The World Bank will help Moldova modernize its electronic public procurement system
Moldova is developing a new regulatory framework for centralized heat supply: the draft law changes the rules governing the production, distribution, and supply of heat, and also strengthens requirements for infrastructure modernization and consumption metering. The document is intended to simultaneously reduce losses, improve the sector's efficiency, and bring national standards closer to European ones, but key details of the reform are still under discussion.
"The success of investors operating in Moldova is the best way to attract new investment," said Vasile Tofan
Moldova will receive 30 million euros from the European Union to pay compensation to citizens as part of the "Ajutor la contor" program
The European Union is preparing additional support for Moldova as the country faces persistent pressure from high energy costs and a challenging economic backdrop. Alongside fresh aid measures, Brussels is outlining the next stage of long-term financial backing, while also signaling that Moldova's progress on reforms could soon unlock a new phase in its EU accession path.
Moldova expects to strengthen its energy security in the coming years through new regional gas supply routes and closer integration with the EU market. Discussions are focused on the development of interconnections, the use of existing infrastructure, and the prospects for additional fuel supplies from the Black Sea region entering the market.
A new high-voltage power transmission line and associated substations have been put into operation in Moldova, which are expected to strengthen the stability of the country's power grid and expand its capacity to import electricity. The project is already being hailed as an important step toward reducing dependence on a limited number of supply routes, and authorities are simultaneously preparing new interconnections and measures to support consumers amid price pressures.
According to a European Commission report, the energy sector is among the top three sectors showing the greatest progress in Moldova's European integration—Ministry of Energy
Moldova could conclude its EU accession negotiations in 2028 if it maintains the pace of reforms seen in recent years, according to the European Commission
Another phase of the EcoVoucher program has concluded in Moldova, during which thousands of families were able to replace their old household appliances with more energy-efficient ones with government support. Authorities note that part of the unused budget will be allocated to the next phase of the program, and the cumulative impact is already evident in a noticeable reduction in electricity consumption and emissions.
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