Government to update AA implementation program

One of the Government’s priorities will be to develop a new National Program to implement the Association Agreement with the European Union, covering the years 2017-2019. This and other priorities on Moldova’s European agenda were discussed at a meeting today of the Governmental Commission on European Integration, headed by Prime Minister Pavel Filip, the Government’s press service said in a communique.

The new Program will replace the current one, which expires at the end of the year. In this context, Andrei Galbur, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, noted that developing the 2017/19 Program would be a complex process involving consultation with civil society and other stakeholders, as well as with the technical team in order to improve the coordination and reporting mechanism.

Pavel Filip said the example of how work was done to implement the Priority Reforms Roadmap in the first half-year shows that hard work, maximal mobilization and effective cooperation between everyone involved can help accomplish ambitious objectives.



The Environmental Journalists Association is organizing the event “Old School – New Times”, as part of a grant program, part of the project “Green Justice for a Protected Environment and Sustainable Communities in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by the EcoContact association /Suhuluceni Village, Telenesti district /at 11:00 AM/.

The seniors from the capital are invited to a new edition of musical performances, held within the framework of the socio-cultural weekend project “Dialogue between generations” (August 1-2) /Public Garden “Stefan cel Mare si Sfant” /at 04:00 PM/.

The open-air exhibition TehAgroFest 2026 continues /Tohatin Commune, outskirts, M14 Road /July 30 – August 1/.

The City Hall of Chisinau is organizing fairs and markets with local products and goods in the sectors of the capital /1-2 August/.

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Government to update AA implementation program

One of the Government’s priorities will be to develop a new National Program to implement the Association Agreement with the European Union, covering the years 2017-2019. This and other priorities on Moldova’s European agenda were discussed at a meeting today of the Governmental Commission on European Integration, headed by Prime Minister Pavel Filip, the Government’s press service said in a communique.

The new Program will replace the current one, which expires at the end of the year. In this context, Andrei Galbur, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, noted that developing the 2017/19 Program would be a complex process involving consultation with civil society and other stakeholders, as well as with the technical team in order to improve the coordination and reporting mechanism.

Pavel Filip said the example of how work was done to implement the Priority Reforms Roadmap in the first half-year shows that hard work, maximal mobilization and effective cooperation between everyone involved can help accomplish ambitious objectives.


The Farmers’ Force Association asserts that the cereal and oilseed sector is going through a deep crisis, exacerbated in the last five months by the rising cost of fuel and fertilizers, the stagnation of wheat prices, and the lack of subsidies. In this context, farmers are asking the Government for a set of urgent measures to prevent the situation from worsening, reports IPN.

According to the association, the price of diesel has increased by approximately 70%, and farmers are facing a fuel shortage that threatens the agricultural work of the summer-autumn season. At the same time, the costs of fertilizers have risen by 35-40%, while the price of wheat on the domestic market remained unchanged in July and fell in the last week by 30-40 cents per kilogram.

The Farmers’ Force asserts that vegetable producers have been left without subsidies this year, and arrears for 2025 have not been paid. The Association claims that the new Agricultural Strategic Program does not provide direct payments for cereal and oilseed crops, while small and medium farmers are affected by the disasters of recent years and the pressure of creditors.

Among the measures requested are maintaining the current VAT rate for agricultural production, reintroducing the licensing of grain and oilseed imports, ensuring diesel stocks for the agricultural campaign, checking the wheat purchase market, and refunding the diesel excise for small and medium farms.

In a response to IPN, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that the situation in the sector is influenced by internal and external factors, including developments in regional and international markets. The institution maintains that it monitors the situation and analyzes, together with the responsible authorities, any necessary measures.

Regarding the arrears on subsidies, the ministry specifies that these will be gradually paid off, and the new Strategic Program of Agricultural Policy will not allow the accumulation of new debts, payments being made within the limit of available resources.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025