Moldova’s Finance Chief Warns EU Reform Money Must Be Used Effectively
Moldova’s finance minister, Victoria Belous, said the country is pursuing tough economic and financial changes to meet EU standards. She told BIRN that the main obstacle to public investment is not a shortage of funds but administrative delays and weak implementation capacity. The government also plans tax changes for 2027 while trying to fund higher public-sector salaries, even as rising prices strain households.
Moldova’s finance minister, Victoria Belous, has outlined economic and financial changes intended to bring the country closer to EU norms. In an interview with BIRN, she said the main constraint on public investment is not funding but slow administrative procedures and limited implementation capacity.
The government is also preparing tax adjustments for 2027 and wants to cover higher salaries in the public sector. At the same time, rising prices are pressuring households. Related BIRN coverage notes Moldova’s energy future, security and economic concerns, and a premier brought in to advance EU integration.
These reforms may affect public employees expecting higher pay, taxpayers facing 2027 changes, and households coping with inflation. If administrative bottlenecks persist, EU-backed investment could be slower to translate into services, potentially weakening public confidence. Conversely, improved implementation could support wages and services over time.