MP says Moldova introduces more transparency, clarity in evaluation of strategic investments, in line with European Commission's recommendations

Moldova has made significant progress in aligning its legislation on strategic investments with European Union standards, by adopting a new law that strengthens transparency and predictability in decision-making processes. The deputy head of the parliament’s commission for economy, budget, and finance Committee, Radu Marian, has made statements to this effect during a debate at the Conference on the Enlargement Report.

The lawmaker said that the parliament has passed a new law in February 2025, that brings more transparency and clarity to the business environment, particularly regarding the strategic investments’ screening mechanism. ‘’The law sets clear roles for the Council that monitors these investments and more precisely defines the targeted areas,’’ Radu Marian noted.

According to the deputy, the new legislative framework provides for the exclusion of minor transactions from the control mechanism—for example, those under one million euros—and introduces differentiated sanctions based on companies' turnovers.

‘’We redefined sensitive areas, established the Council's competencies, and included clearer and more proportional sanctions. It is a modern law that reflects good European practices,’’ he emphasized.

Radu Marian said that the law also included additional measures to ensure transparency, such as the requirement for an audit by the Court of Accounts, every two years, on the Strategic Investments Council's activities. ‘’This provision brings additional oversight and helps to enhance business confidence,’’ he added.

As for the next steps, the deputy said that parliament would await feedback from the business environment and the adoption of a new European regulation on investment screening, expected in 2026.

‘’After the EU regulation's adoption, in 2027 we will consider potential amendments to better harmonize national legislation. Until then, we are focused on effectively implementing the current law and protecting national security, including in such areas as airport’s infrastructure and cybersecurity,’’ concluded Radu Marian.