The Moldovan Parliament will convene on March 20 to examine, in the first reading, the denunciation of the Agreement on the establishment and Statute of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Protocol to the CIS establishment agreement.

The Moldovan Parliament has voted on legislative measures to support businesses, including exempting palm oil, tropical fruit puree, and concentrated lemon juice from customs duties starting in 2027 when imported by factories for production.

The Moldovan Parliament controversially rewrote rules for appointing vetting commission members within a week, subsequently approving Dutch lawyer Herman von Hebel, a candidate previously rejected.

Moldovan Parliament Vice-Speaker Doina Gherman spoke at a UN Commission on the Status of Women meeting, highlighting the tragedy of Ludmila Vartic and advocating for deep systemic reforms to expand access to justice for all women and girls in Moldova.

The Moldovan Parliament adopted amendments to the law on the Giurgiulesti Free International Port in the first reading, which include shortening land lease terms, abolishing the special tax-customs regime from 2030, and introducing new regulations.

Following a law change lowering the required votes, Moldova's parliamentary majority approved Herman von Hebel and Bernard Lavigne as new members of the Vetting Commission, prompting opposition protests.

Moldova's parliamentary majority approved a bill to strengthen judicial security, including a controversial provision lowering the vote threshold for Vetting Commission members, prompting the opposition to prepare a complaint to the Constitutional Court.

Transnistrian leader Krasnoselski convened an emergency meeting regarding the energy crisis in the region. Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu commented that citizens in Transnistria are 'ours' and should be helped, but cautiously.

The Moldovan Parliament has adopted, in its first reading, a new law concerning the operation of zoos, which introduces periodic controls and strict requirements for animal welfare and visitor safety.

The Moldovan Parliament failed to approve the appointment of Herman von Hebel and Bernard Lavigne to the external evaluation commission for prosecutors, as the resolution project did not receive the necessary number of votes.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the reintegration of the Transnistrian region will require significant funds, which the right bank of the Dniester cannot cover alone, and a special fund will be created.

Members of the Moldovan Parliamentary Commission for Public Finance Control examined audit reports for the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, noting undervalued land and 'opinions with reservations'.

The Moldovan Parliament is holding a plenary session to debate several legislative projects, including a bill on real estate agents, the denunciation of CIS status, and short agri-food supply chains.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu will undertake a working visit to Brussels from March 17-19, with meetings focused on garnering support for Moldova's European integration path.

Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament and leader of the ruling PAS party, attributes the deadlock in organizing elections for the Gagauzia People's Assembly to decisions made by the local legislative body, suggesting the influence of Shor and 'friends from the Kremlin.'

A joint meeting of the European Affairs Committees from the Parliaments of Moldova and Romania will take place in Chișinău on Friday, March 13, hosted by the Moldovan Parliament.

Ahead of International Women's Day, the Moldovan Parliament announced that 40 out of 101 deputies are women, marking the highest number in its history for this and the previous convocation.

The Moldovan ruling party PAS successfully appointed German von Hebel as a member of the Vetting Commission for prosecutors on its second attempt, lowering the required parliamentary vote threshold from 61 to 51 votes.

Oxana Gumennaia has resigned from her position as Deputy Ombudsman, citing personal reasons. The Moldovan Parliament voted to acknowledge the termination of her mandate on Friday, March 6.

Several experts have criticized the Moldovan parliamentary majority's decision to amend the law regarding the appointment of international members to integrity evaluation commissions, calling it 'uninspired' and 'regrettable'.

Moldovan deputies are convening for a parliamentary session with 12 items on the agenda, including proposed changes to citizenship legislation and the modernization and administration of the International Port.

Moldova's parliament did not approve the appointment of Herman von Hebel as a member of the Vetting Commission, which assesses the ethics and integrity of prosecutors, as the PAS party lacked the required three-fifths majority.

The Moldovan Parliament has adopted a Declaration supporting Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, marking four years since Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Kremlin is to blame for the complex relations between Moldova and Russia due to its attempts to interfere in Moldova's internal affairs, explaining why there is no friendship group with Russia.

The Moldovan Parliament building was illuminated in yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, as Speaker Igor Grosu expressed Moldova's solidarity with Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war, stating that 'these colors will win'.

Vlad Batrînca, Deputy Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament and a Socialist Party deputy, announced he has registered a legislative initiative to reduce the number of MPs, arguing it would save money.

Moldovan parliamentary opposition has requested an urgent meeting with foreign ambassadors accredited in Moldova to discuss amendments passed by the ruling PAS party, which lowered the vote threshold for approving Vetting Commission members.

Deputies in the Moldovan Parliament are convening for a plenary session today, Thursday, March 12, with an agenda that includes a simple motion for the Ministry of Defense and the appointment of a new Deputy Ombudsman.

The Moldovan Parliament has established the nominal composition of a working group tasked with ensuring the functionality of the autonomous territorial unit of Gagauzia within constitutional norms and the legislative provisions of Moldova regarding its special status. Former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo and politician Renato Usatîi are among the members.

Promo-LEX reports that this week's plenary sessions of the Moldovan Parliament were marred by issues concerning transparency and adherence to parliamentary procedures.

Moldovan parliamentary majority deputies voted to appoint Herman von Hebel and Bernard Lavigne to the Prosecutor Evaluation Commission, amidst opposition protests and expert criticism.

The Moldovan Parliament approved, in its first reading, amendments to the law on the Giurgiulești Free International Port, which is expected to improve development conditions and attract investments, despite an estimated annual loss of 500,000 lei for the state.

Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu commented on the energy crisis in Transnistria, stating that the National Agency for Energy Regulation periodically issues licenses for energy imports.

The Moldovan Parliament will convene on Thursday and Friday to discuss amendments to legislation concerning Moldovan citizenship and the regulation of PILG activities.

Moldova's parliament on Thursday adopted a declaration on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, condemning Russia's aggression.

The Moldovan Parliament has approved amendments to the Education Code in its second reading, aiming to streamline the school network and establish new group structures, among other provisions.

Herman von Hebel, former president of the Pre-Vetting Commission, along with Bernard Lavigne, has been proposed to the Moldovan Parliament for appointment as a member of the Commission for the Evaluation of Prosecutors.