# Romania and Moldova administrative and legislative updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-and-moldova-administrative-and-legislative-updates > Updated: 2026-10-18T08:44:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Romania, political and local administrative developments have been central. At the national level, the Parliament moved toward voting on a new government following a 149-day vacancy, with Siegfried Muresan proposed as Prime Minister. Locally, in Bacău, authorities approved various measures including budget execution accounts, waste management protocols, and infrastructure projects for non-motorized transport and water capacity. In Sibiu, discussions emerged regarding a potential referendum for the MPI Magnesium – Valea Dobra project. In Moldova, legislative focus has included discussions on the independence of the National Bank and pension reforms. Defense remains a priority, with increased investments in radar technology to protect airspace against drone incursions. At the municipal level in Chisinau, the council approved a transition to an electronic ticketing system for public transport to replace manual fare collection. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Bacău and Moldovan authorities pass various administrative and legislative measures Bacău, Romania, approved local budget executions, waste management protocols, and infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, in Moldova, Parliament discussed pension reforms and central bank independence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bacu-and-moldovan-authorities-pass-various-administrative-and-legislative-measures ### 2026-09-30: Romania and Moldova regional updates Romania prepares to vote on a new government under proposed Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan, while Moldova invests in new radar technology and defense to protect its airspace. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-and-moldova-regional-updates --- Cite as: Romania and Moldova administrative and legislative updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romania-and-moldova-administrative-and-legislative-updates