Moldova

Putin’s biggest fans in Southeast Europe hail election victory

bne IntelliNews March 18, 2024

Only the few remaining allies of the Russian president such as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and Moldovan ex-president Igor Dodon welcomed Putin's victory.

Moldova’s GDP up 0.7% y/y in 2023 thanks to farmers

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest March 18, 2024

Aside from agriculture, most key sectors are still shrinking and the war in neighbouring Ukraine has delayed structural reforms.

Moldova’s inflation remains moderate in February

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest March 12, 2024

Inflation has been in the lower half of the 5%+/-1pp target band for three months.

CENUSA: Europe needs to reduce the risks of destabilisation in its eastern neighbourhood

Denis Cenusa in Giessen March 8, 2024

Candidate states for EU accession such as Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia remain in a zone of insecurity where Russia can intervene minimally in a hybrid way.

Closing gender gap in workforce could double global growth rate says World Bank

Clare Nuttall in Glasgow March 8, 2024

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia have a lower gender gap than the global average but only Latvian women have equal legal standing with men.

Putin reportedly promises to "help" Moldova's pro-Russia Gagauz region

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest March 8, 2024

Gagauz governor Evghenia Gutul announced support from Russian president amid warnings that Moscow is carrying out a hybrid campaign to destabilise Moldova.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks support from Southeast Europe at Tirana summit

bne IntelliNews February 28, 2024

Ukrainian president and Albanian prime minister warn of Russian threat to destabilise the region.

Macron says sending Nato ground troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out

bne IntelliNews February 27, 2024

French president says Russia now presents a greater danger and nothing should be excluded.

Moldova’s separatist Transnistria rumoured to be seeking unification with Russia

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest February 23, 2024

Speculation leaders in Tiraspol could ask Russia to make separatist region part of the Federation at a congress next week.

World Bank says Emerging Europe needs tougher targets to reach net zero by 2060

Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague February 22, 2024

New World Bank report charts path to net zero energy in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, but says current ambitions are too modest.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

With decisive actions, net zero energy is within reach in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia, says new World Bank report

IntelliNews Press Release Service February 22, 2024

A new World Bank report released today lays out pathways for countries in the emerging Europe and Central Asia region to make the shift towards renewable energy and reduce their fossil fuel dependence.

Moldova’s industrial activity shrank by 3.6% y/y in 2023

bne IntelliNews February 22, 2024

Moldova's industrial facilities had to reduce operations dramatically in the winter of 2022-23, as natural gas resources were limited and costly.

Balkans a prime target for Russia's unconventional warfare tactics

bne IntelliNews February 22, 2024

Moldova and Montenegro already targets of Russian destabilisation efforts, says RUSI report.

Moldova's trade balance narrowed by 8.5% y/y to 27% of GDP in 2023

bne IntelliNews February 19, 2024

Both imports and exports contracted in 2023.

Moldova starts screening laws as it prepares for EU accession talks

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest February 8, 2024

President Maia Sandu says step is crucial for the country's European path, as it sets the stage for accession negotiations.

Moldova cuts policy rate by 50bp to 4.25%

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest February 7, 2024

Inflation has fallen dramatically since 2022 and remained within the target band for the third consecutive month in December.

wiiw projects brighter 2024 for Emerging Europe

bne IntelliNews January 30, 2024

Vienna-based think-tank expects growth to get back on track this year, but warns of risks from a Trump victory in the US and escalation of fighting in Ukraine or Gaza.

CENUSA: EU faces consequences of geopolitical crises as Eastern Europe enters complex political-electoral phase

Denis Cenusa in Giessen January 30, 2024

Eurosceptics' ability to exploit protests will test the EU's potential to influence its Eastern Neighbourhood. At the same time, electoral cycles in Eastern Europe favour the consolidation and perpetuation of autocracies.

Moldova’s sunflower oil exports reach new record in 2023

bne IntelliNews January 26, 2024

Moldova has shifted from exporting sunflower seeds to processed products, with oil and groats exports up sharply.

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