The ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has unanimously re-elected its current chairman, Igor Grosu, as party leader.
The party congress comes at a difficult time for the country.
The real estate market is experiencing turbulence. An industry association has sharply criticized the fiscal changes included in the draft 2027 budget. Market participants are concerned about the abolition of the 50% capital gains tax exemption, the introduction of a 15% levy on property sales, and the removal of VAT exemptions for residential rentals.
Trade unions warn that these measures will increase housing prices and reduce the number of transactions. Grosu, however, remained firm, stating that everyone should work and pay taxes.
The “Patriot” Center Tightens Control
The information sphere is also facing growing tensions. According to published data, the specialized Patriot Center submitted 113 requests to Meta and Google during the second half of 2025, identifying 976 pieces of content, including posts, accounts, and advertisements. As a result, 77% of the flagged material was removed.
In August 2025, the center was designated as the official contact point with the technology giants. Its mission is to process reports from authorities concerning disinformation and alleged foreign interference. The institution is headed by Anna Revenco, highlighting continuity in the government’s policy approach.
Notable Developments
President Maia Sandu addressed PAS members during the congress. Although Moldova’s Constitution prohibits the president from belonging to a political party, Sandu openly expressed support for PAS. Speaking at the event, she described the past decade as a period of “liberation from corruption and isolation.”
Party members also listened to an address by European Parliament member Siegfried Mureșan. His speech delivered an important signal for PAS. The Romanian politician outlined a specific timeline for Moldova’s European integration ambitions, stating that Chișinău could begin receiving pre-accession funds starting on January 1, 2028.
This statement reflects the foreign policy direction of both the ruling party and the Moldovan state. Judging by decisions already adopted, the country’s domestic market and information environment are expected to continue adapting to new fiscal and regulatory frameworks associated with that course.
