Moldova and the World Bank are preparing a new partnership program
Moldova and the World Bank will develop a new partnership framework that will define the priorities for future cooperation
State budget
In Moldova, the volume of external government borrowing fell sharply in the first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Moldova significantly reduced its external government borrowing compared to the same period last year. The bulk of the proceeds went toward budget support, while project financing from external sources accounted for a smaller share—the full version of the article details which lenders provided the funds and how the borrowing was distributed across sectors.
Moldova's domestic public debt reached a new record high in August 2026
Moldova's domestic public debt rose by 432.52 million lei (+0.7%) in August, reaching a new record high of 58 billion 202.47 million lei at the end of August
Moldova is counting on IMF assistance with reforms and reducing the budget deficit
Moldova is counting on IMF assistance to implement reforms, reduce the budget deficit, and manage state assets and public debt more effectively
In Moldova, annual inflation stood at 6.96% in August and once again fell outside the BNM's target range
Annual inflation in Moldova once again exceeded the National Bank's target range in August, halting the recent slowdown. Statistics show a noticeable acceleration in price growth across several major groups of goods and services, although trends in individual segments remain mixed.
Moldova-Proiect will manage the resources of the Fund for the Development of Building Codes in Moldova
The Moldovan government has revised the mechanism for managing the resources of the fund that finances the development of the regulatory framework for the construction industry. The decision is expected to accelerate the implementation of relevant programs and strengthen the institutional framework of the industry, where new projects and updates to documents critical to the market are anticipated in the near future.
Moldova plans to gradually increase excise taxes on tobacco products through 2029
The Moldovan government has approved a draft of a new tax and budget policy that calls for a phased increase in excise taxes on tobacco and similar products through 2029. The changes will affect several categories of goods at once and may have a significant impact on the market; however, the key parameters and the dynamics of the rates will only become clear from the full version of the document.
Moldova is developing a program to renovate government buildings to improve energy efficiency
Moldova's Ministry of Energy has begun preparing a program to renovate state-owned buildings, which is intended to set the parameters for improving their energy efficiency in the coming years. The document will outline priorities, a list of facilities, and necessary measures, as well as the financial requirements for implementing the program.
The Moldovan government has approved a new fiscal policy
On Tuesday, the Moldovan government approved a draft of a new tax and budget policy, the implementation of which is expected to generate an additional 5.1 billion lei for the budget
Revenues for Moldova's social insurance budget rose by 4% over the first seven months of 2026
Revenues for Moldova's state social insurance budget continued to grow during the first seven months of 2026, while the revenue structure changed significantly: own-source revenues increased, and the volume of transfers from the state budget decreased. Against this backdrop, expenditures also rose, and the budget ended the period with a surplus—the full version of this article presents key indicators and trends for the main budget categories.
Moldova's Ministry of Finance has launched a new round of subscriptions for government bonds by individuals via eVMS.md
Moldova's Ministry of Finance announced a new round of subscriptions for government bonds by individuals, to be held from September 7 to 21 via the eVMS.md platform
The Moldovan government has allocated more than 1.58 billion lei for projects under the "European Village – 2" National Program
To date, the Moldovan government has allocated a total of more than 1.588 billion lei for projects under the "European Village – 2" National Program, and for projects under the "Europe Is Close" National Program — more than 697 million lei
The Moldovan Parliament Increased the Revenue and Expenditures of the Social Insurance Budget for 2026
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 state social insurance budget that provide for increases in both revenue and expenditures. Authorities cite the need to ensure timely payments of social benefits and to strengthen support for certain categories of recipients as the rationale for the changes, though the final details have yet to be approved.
The Moldovan Parliament approved an increase in the 2026 state budget deficit to 23.07 billion lei
The Moldovan Parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to the 2026 State Budget Law, increasing the deficit by 2.17 billion lei—to 23.07 billion lei (5.95% of GDP)
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