Moldova slips in all four pillars of 2026 democracy index

Moldova dropped across all four categories assessed in the Global State of Democracy 2026 report, published by International IDEA, reflecting a broader worldwide trend of democratic decline and institutional stagnation.

Zelenskyy rules out wartime elections in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding national elections during wartime, citing severe security risks, mass displacement, and constitutional restrictions under ongoing martial law.

Moldova offers up to €15,000 to help unemployed launch businesses

Moldovan authorities are offering grants of up to €15,000 (approx. 300,000 MDL) to help registered unemployed citizens launch their own businesses, fostering job creation and self-employment across the country.

Moldova prepares 2027–2031 justice strategy for EU path

Moldova's Ministry of Justice is drafting a new 2027–2031 strategic program to ensure reform continuity and modernize the judiciary ahead of European Union accession, Minister Vladislav Cojuhari announced on Wednesday.

Moldova secures €4.3M UN grant for National Army

Moldova will receive a non-reimbursable grant worth over €4.3 million (approx. 83.2 million MDL) from the United Nations to upgrade operational and emergency response capabilities across its National Army.

Moldova approves new transparency rules for top court

The Moldovan government endorsed legislative amendments on Wednesday to establish transparent and competitive selection rules for Constitutional Court judges, aligning national judicial appointments with Venice Commission recommendations and European rule-of-law standards.

EU plans accession roadmaps for Moldova and candidates

The European Union will draft accession roadmaps for candidate countries, including Moldova, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday in her annual State of the European Union address.

Moldova diesel hits record 35 MDL as fuel crisis hits households

Surging fuel prices threaten the living standards of nearly 80 percent of Moldovans as record retail price caps strain agriculture, freight transport, and lower-income families, economic analyst Veaceslav Ioniță warned on Wednesday.

Moldova to raise personal tax allowance and tobacco excises

Moldova will increase its monthly personal tax allowance from 2,475 MDL to 3,335 MDL while raising excise duties on tobacco and diesel by 20%, under the draft 2027 fiscal policy.

Moldova diesel hits record high as winter gas hike looms

Diesel prices in Moldova surged past a historic 35 lei per liter on Wednesday, while authorities warned that another natural gas tariff increase is becoming likely ahead of winter.

Moldova expands state-funded IVF access to uninsured couples

Moldova will extend state-funded in vitro fertilisation services to uninsured couples, investing €2.6 million (approx. 50 million MDL) through 2030 to counter declining birth rates and ease access to fertility treatments.

Moldova reforms disability assessment and community care

Moldova is overhauling its disability support framework by modernising assessment criteria, digitising public applications, and expanding community-based housing to accelerate deinstitutionalisation between 2026 and 2030, official data show.