Moldova intensifies audits, vetting and tax reforms across public sector

PSRM deputy Vlad Batrîncea called for an external audit of public institutions and a review of the state‑sector salary system, pointing to large pay gaps in agencies such as the National Bank, ANRE and CNPF and urging a single public‑sector pay law.

CSM president Sergiu Caraman clarified that the Venice Commission did not give an unconditional green light for full vetting of judges, emphasizing that any expansion must be justified and explained.

Deputy Ion Chicu proposed a parliamentary hearing of APP director Roman Cojuhari to explain controversial procurement contests at MoldATSA and Moldtelecom, amid wider scandals involving relatives of President Maia Sandu.

National Anticorruption Centre director Alexandr Pînzari said there are “quite a few” investigations targeting employees and heads of state‑owned enterprises.

PSRM deputy Petru Burduja introduced a bill to raise the profit tax on banks, noting banks earned about 19 billion lei while over 30 % of the population lives below the poverty line; the proposal was rejected by the parliamentary majority.

The Ministry of Finance announced that the planned reform of the salary‑tax system will not be applied in 2027 after public consultations.