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Transnistria economic integration with Moldova and EU

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The Transnistria region is experiencing a period of increasing economic integration with both the Republic of Moldova and the European Union, despite its ongoing political ties to Russia. To eliminate competitive distortions and increase budget revenues, the Moldovan authorities have announced Parliament has approved a plan legal framework to achieve full harmonization of gradually unify the fiscal and customs regimes with Transnistria by January 1, 2030. This initiative seeks phased implementation includes the application of excise duties on vehicles, jewelry, alcohol, and tobacco starting September 1. Subsequent phases scheduled for January and April will extend taxes to eliminate tax disparities other product categories and energy resources, such as electricity and natural gas. Dorian Istrati, president of the Parliamentary Commission on Economy, Budget, and Finance, stated the goal is to integrate citizens from the region left bank of the Dniester into Moldova’s unified economic space. This regulatory shift is accompanied by growing labor the national economy. Labor market integration, with a significant increase in integration is also accelerating. During the first half of 2026, over 23,000 Transnistrian residents seeking official employment were officially employed in companies on the right bank of the Dniester. Dniester, marking a 66.8% increase compared to the previous year. Chișinău remains the primary destination for these workers, who are largely drawn to the retail, manufacturing, construction, and transport sectors. Simultaneously, Transnistria’s trade patterns show a pragmatic shift toward Western markets. In 2025, 71 percent of the region’s exports were directed toward the EU, with major destinations including Romania, Poland, and Italy. EU imports also accounted for 48 percent of the region’s total imports, suggesting that local economic interests are increasingly tied to the EU despite the continued presence of Russian military influence in the territory. influence.

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