Moldova
EU allies prepared to back Moldova’s EU accession bid without Ukraine if Hungary’s veto not lifted
EU member states most supportive of Ukraine are ready to move forward with accession talks for Moldova without Ukraine, if Hungary continues to block progress for Kyiv.
Moldova's government hopes for 2% economic growth this year
Moldovan government's projection is more optimistic than recent estimates from international financial institutions.
Press freedom declines sharply in several Balkan countries
Declines reported in Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania in the latest global ranking from Reporters Without Borders.
Think-tank urges EU to consider 'Big Bang' enlargement and sweeping reforms
European Policy Centre analysts call on the EU to abandon its piecemeal, hesitant approach to enlargement and commit to ‘permachange’: a permanent state of adaptation in response to cascading crises.
Moldova approves €8bn development plan for 2026-2028, but faces major funding gap
Cost of updated plan is equivalent to nearly half of Moldova’s 2024 GDP.
Trump policies won’t harm Emerging Europe badly – and will actively benefit Russia
Latest wiiw forecasts show little direct impact on Central and Southeast Europe from Trump trade wars.
New study reveals extent of Russian disinformation targeting Emerging Europe
'Pravda network' targeting regions of geopolitical interest for the Kremlin with negative impact on democracy and regional stability.
EBRD seeks to sell Moldova's strategic Giurgiulesti port amid legal dispute
The sale of Moldova’s main sea-to-river port will not be straightforward as many conflicting interests are at stake.
Romania’s Banca Transilvania expands in Moldova with takeover of top microfinance firm Microinvest
Acquisition to allow Victoriabank to diversify its portfolio and client base by integrating Microinvest’s strong position in the microfinance sector.
Moldova’s current account deficit hits 16% of GDP in 2024, but BoP correction cannot be avoided
Moldova’s current account deficit (chart) widened by 54% year on year to $2.9bn in 2024, driven primarily by an 18% increase in the trade deficit, which reached $4.7bn, according to data published by the National Bank of Moldova.
Moldova detains pro-Russian Gagauzia governor in crackdown on Russia-linked party
Evghenia Gutul faces charges related to the illegal financing of the banned Shor Party.
Moldovan businessman Platon to be extradited by UK for Russian laundromat trial
Veaceslav Platon was arrested in London after an extradition request by Moldova, which accuses him of organising a conspiracy to move vast sums of money out of Russia between 2010 and 2014.
Moldova keeps base rate at 6.5% despite disappointing economic growth
Previously the BNM hiked the monetary policy rate twice since the beginning of the year to address rising inflation prompted by regulated energy prices
Several EU countries back push to fund Prague-based RFE/RL in response to Trump axeing it
Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.
Moldova’s GDP close to a standstill in 2024 due to weak agriculture
Value added generated by agriculture, accounting for 7.1% of GDP, contracted by 19% in 2024.
Moldova’s inflation eases to 8.6% y/y in February as government subsidises electricity prices
Moldova's government announced subsidies after Gazprom cut off gas supplies previously used to generate electricity.
EBRD lowers 2025 forecasts citing subdued global growth and trade fragmentation
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
EU plans €1.9bn Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova
New facility to support reforms, advance Moldova's EU integration and mitigate the impact of Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Moldova’s top anti-corruption prosecutor resigns over ‘anti-democratic’ bill
Veronica Dragalin said new law would dismantle the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and weaken prosecutors’ ability to investigate top politicians.