REPORT | State-owned enterprises: Salaries over 120,000 lei, billions in debt

State-owned enterprises manage assets worth tens of billions of lei, yet some continue to incur losses while certain directors earn more than 100,000 lei a month. These findings come from a parliamentary inquiry into the management of public assets. Parliament is due to review its report on Monday, November 16. The document highlights mismanagement, inadequate record-keeping, and delays in restructuring underperforming enterprises.

Dining out will cost more in 2027: A 1,000-lei restaurant bill could rise by 37 lei

Restaurant meals, coffee, and other services in the HoReCa sector could become approximately 3.7% more expensive starting in 2027. This estimate follows the planned VAT increase for this sector—from 8% to 12%—as outlined in the new budgetary and fiscal policy. Ultimately, this cost increase could be borne by consumers, warns Diana Ilicciev, Chair of the Tax Committee at the European Business Association (EBA Moldova).

EBA warns higher bank taxes could affect the entire economy

Access to credit for individuals and businesses could be affected starting in 2027, as the income tax rate for financial institutions and insurance companies is set to increase from 12% to 18%. This measure, included in the new budgetary-fiscal policy, risks reducing the resources available for financing the economy, warns Diana Ilicciev, Chair of the Taxation Committee at the European Business Association (EBA Moldova).