Archive - Moldova Matters

Who Is Funding the USMI CODEL to Moldova?

A new privately sponsored congressional delegation raises old questions about Sam Alaverdov’s nonprofits

Jul 13 • David Smith

Vasile Tofan Nominated for Prime Minister

PAS Bets on a Technocrat With a Vision for Reform

Jul 11 • David Smith

The Scandal Spiral

Weekly Roundup: Munteanu resigns again as PAS struggles to regain control of the narrative

Jul 9 • David Smith

You Can’t Have Democracy Without Politics

Perspective: Why "technocratic" prime ministers are the wrong choice

Jul 7 • David Smith

Prime Minister Munteanu Resigns, Bringing Down Moldova’s Government

Quick Hit: The unexpected departure follows weeks of controversy over tax reforms, MoldATSA and the management of state-owned companies

Jul 3 • David Smith

The Month Ahead - July

July is when summer truly settles into Moldova.

Jul 3 • Chris Flowers

Why Moldova Is a Security Provider, Not Just a Security Consumer

Guest Contribution by Iulian Groza

Jul 2 • Iulian Groza

June 2026

A Week of Backlash

Weekly Roundup: The government is on the defensive around the tax reform and growing MoldATSA scandal

Jun 30 • David Smith

The MoldATSA Scandal Gets Even Stranger

A second presidential cousin, Flight School (*cough* Microsoft Flight Simulator) and more unanswered questions

Jun 29 • David Smith

MoldATSA - A Scandal that Keeps Growing

The fake pilot story grabbed the headlines. The bigger questions are about executive pay, shareholder oversight and how Moldova governs its state-owned…

Jun 26 • David Smith

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Moldova’s Tax Reform

There is a lot to admire in the Finance Ministry’s vision. There is also plenty to worry about.

Jun 25 • David Smith

A Deep Dive into the Proposed 2027 Tax Reform

A major reform proposal hopes to shift the philosophy of the tax system... and in the process has made just about everyone angry

Jun 24 • David Smith

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