Publications
Moldova Economic Thermometer – August 2026 Update: The Strongest Growth Signal in a Year
Economic Reality·20 August 2026
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
Protecting consumers’ collective interests: how to defend your rights when a problem affects many consumers
Consumer protection·23 June 2026
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): How to Settle a Dispute with a Trader Without Going to Court
Consumer protection·9 June 2026
How social engineering fraud works and how to protect ourselves from it (phishing, vishing, smishing, spoofing, etc.)
Consumer protection·28 May 2026
Consumer Rights When Buying Used (Second-Hand) Products
Consumer protection·5 May 2026
Monitoring Report on the Implementation of the State Property Management Strategy for State-Owned Enterprises and Companies with Fully or Majority State Capital
Economic growth policies·Financial sector·Public finance·24 April 2026
Stas Madan
Programme Director, "Business Environment and SMEs"
Serghei Merjan
Programme Director, "Public Sector: Economics, Management and Finance"
Misleading and Comparative Advertising: Risks for Consumers and Ways to Protect Their Rights
Consumer protection·21 April 2026
Moldova’s Territorial-Administrative Reform Must Be Linked to a Broad Fiscal Decentralisation Reform: Statistical and Econometric Calculations
Rural development·Economic growth policies·9 April 2026
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
What consumers need to know about a sale and purchase contract for real estate under construction
Consumer protection·7 April 2026
Unfair Competition and Its Impact on Consumer Rights
Consumer protection·24 March 2026
Payments Prohibited from Being Charged to Consumers: When Fees Demanded by Traders Are Illegal
Consumer protection·10 March 2026
Revitalising Social Dialogue in the Republic of Moldova: Identifying Gaps Against EU Regulations and Good Practices
Labour market·3 March 2026
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
Consumer Protection at Petrol Stations: Quality, Quantity and “Premium” Sales
Consumer protection·24 February 2026
Returning or Exchanging Products of Satisfactory Quality
Consumer protection·10 February 2026
Consumer Rights in Lending Products
Consumer protection·3 February 2026
How can we avoid fraud in virtual asset transactions? (bonus: virtual assistant)
Consumer protection·20 January 2026
To what extent can you defend your rights when you have bought goods or services from a person operating illegally as an entrepreneur
Consumer protection·13 January 2026
Position Paper. The Involution of the Budget Process in the Republic of Moldova
European integration·Financial sector·30 December 2025
Serghei Merjan
Programme Director, "Public Sector: Economics, Management and Finance"
The Difference Between Unfair Terms and Unfair Commercial Practices: Criteria and Useful Examples for Consumers
Consumer protection·24 December 2025
Position Paper on Options for Improving Postal Voting after the Parliamentary Elections of 28 September 2025
European integration·Other·23 December 2025
Real Estate Purchases: Your Rights When Buying a Home or Other Immovable Property
Consumer protection·16 December 2025
Position Paper. Excessive Mediation Seriously Harms Consumers: Why the New Mediation Law Should Not Apply to Disputes Between Consumers and Professionals
Consumer protection·3 December 2025
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
Contracts Concluded by Electronic Means
Consumer protection·2 December 2025
State of Country Report 2025
State of the Country Report·28 November 2025
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
Stas Madan
Programme Director, "Business Environment and SMEs"
Dumitru Pîntea
Associate Expert
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
Position Paper: Prospects for Local Public Administration Reform
Rural development·Economic growth policies·Public finance·20 November 2025
Contracts Negotiated Away from Business Premises
Consumer protection·18 November 2025
Consumer Rights in Distance Contracts
Consumer protection·21 October 2025
Policy Brief | European Labour Market Norms and Regulations: Contextual Aspects for the Republic of Moldova
European integration·13 October 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
Consumer Rights in Postal Services
Consumer protection·7 October 2025
Analysis – Electoral Promises: Between Populism and Feasibility
Other·19 September 2025
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
Dumitru Pîntea
Associate Expert
Ecaterina Rusu
Programme Director, "Trade Policy and Free Trade Area"
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
+ 3 more
Product labels: what they should look like and what information they must contain
Consumer protection·9 September 2025
IT Services or Apples? Position Paper on Ways to Remedy the Republic of Moldova's Excessive Current Account Deficit
Economic growth policies·4 September 2025
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
The Tourist Package: What Provisions the Contract with a Tourism Service Provider Must Contain for a Carefree Holiday
Consumer protection·5 August 2025
US Tariffs: A Resilience Test for Moldovan Exports
Economic growth policies·5 August 2025
Vadim Gumene
Programme Director, "Trade Policy and Free Trade Area"
Survey. Results of research on consumers' perceptions of their rights and of the effectiveness of the authorities responsible for consumer protection
Consumer protection·4 August 2025
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
AC
Andreea Creciun
Roaming without worries: protect yourself and save!
Consumer protection·30 July 2025
Independent Monitoring Report No. 2: Assessing Moldova's Progress in Implementing the European Commission's Recommendations on the “Fundamentals” Cluster in the Context of EU Accession
European integration·29 July 2025
The Problem of Debts to the Budget, or How to Strengthen the Management of Budgetary and Tax Receivables
Public finance·10 July 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
What Rights Do You Have as a Passenger on Domestic and International Road Journeys, and What Can You Do If They Are Violated?
Consumer protection·8 July 2025
Renting a Car? Here Is What You Need to Know to Protect Your Rights
Consumer protection·24 June 2025
Position Paper “Government Factoring – a Solution for Reviving Moldova’s Agricultural Sector”
Economic growth policies·Financial sector·19 June 2025
Position Paper on Introducing a State Fee for Filing Complaints in Public, Sectoral Procurement and Concession Contract Award Procedures
Financial sector·17 June 2025
Serghei Merjan
Programme Director, "Public Sector: Economics, Management and Finance"
The European Union – the Most Substantial Political, Economic, Financial and Trade Supporter of the Republic of Moldova
European integration·Economic growth policies·11 June 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
What Are Your Rights When Your Flight Is Cancelled or Your Luggage Is Lost?
Consumer protection·10 June 2025
Opinion on the draft Law on Entrepreneurship, unique number 345/MDED/2025
Economic growth policies·6 June 2025
Dumitru Pîntea
Associate Expert
Your Rights on Holiday: What You Need to Know About Package Tours
Consumer protection·27 May 2025
Investment Funds – A Basic Precondition for Accelerating Economic Growth
Economic growth policies·26 May 2025
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
Dumitru Pîntea
Associate Expert
The European Consumer Centre in the Republic of Moldova and Its Role in Supporting and Empowering Consumers
European integration·Consumer protection·13 May 2025
Consumer Rights When Shopping Online
Consumer protection·29 April 2025
Position paper on the draft amendment to the Law on the state budget for 2025 (the “Budget Plus” program)
Economic growth policies·Public finance·16 April 2025
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
Labour Market: Wage Growth Tricks vs. Demographic Reflections and Realities
Labour market·9 April 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
Unfair Contract Terms: What They Are and How to Identify Them
Consumer protection·8 April 2025
SG
Stas Ghilețchi
AI
Adrian Iermurachi
The Republic of Moldova – a Collateral Victim of US Trade Disputes
Economic growth policies·7 April 2025
Vadim Gumene
Programme Director, "Trade Policy and Free Trade Area"
Study
Energy·European integration·27 March 2025
Alexandru Zgardan
Programme Director, "Corporate Governance"
Warranty and shelf life: what they are, how they work and what rights they provide
Consumer protection·25 March 2025
Repair, replacement, price reduction or refund: what to choose and when?
Consumer protection·4 March 2025
How to Properly File a Complaint with a Seller or Service Provider When Your Consumer Rights Have Been Violated
Consumer protection·18 February 2025
How Moldova's Financial System Is Protected Against the Risk of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Financial sector·6 February 2025
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
Top 10 Economic Vulnerabilities of the Republic of Moldova
Economic Reality·Economic growth policies·4 February 2025
Whom to Contact if Your Consumer Rights Have Been Violated
Consumer protection·4 February 2025
Country Report. Assessing the Economic Resilience of the Republic of Moldova in the Context of Recent Security Threats
Economic Reality·Economic growth policies·30 January 2025
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
Corina Gaibu
Associate Expert
Ecaterina Rusu
Programme Director, "Trade Policy and Free Trade Area"
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
Stas Madan
Programme Director, "Business Environment and SMEs"
Analysis of Revenues Collected from Customs Operations
Economic growth policies·22 January 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
What Rights Do You Have as a Consumer?
Consumer protection·21 January 2025
The Airport Market in the Republic of Moldova: Between Decongestion, Efficiency, Connectivity and Competition
Economic growth policies·9 January 2025
Iurie Gotișan
Expert-Grup Member
Cryptocurrencies – Trends and Associated Risks
Financial sector·21 December 2024
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
How to Set Financial Goals Correctly
Financial sector·20 December 2024
Which interventions do (and do not) work to reduce energy consumption at peak hours
Energy·Economic growth policies·20 December 2024
Rustam Romaniuc
Associate Expert
How to make a money transfer within the country and/or abroad
Financial sector·17 December 2024
State of the Country Report 2024
State of the Country Report·12 December 2024
Dumitru Pîntea
Associate Expert
Stas Madan
Programme Director, "Business Environment and SMEs"
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
Denis Cenușa
Associate Expert
Adrian Lupușor
Executive Director
How Much and How Do State-Owned Companies Still Matter in Moldova's Economy?
Economic growth policies·Public finance·9 December 2024
Stas Madan
Programme Director, "Business Environment and SMEs"
Typical Situations of Violations of the Rights of Financial Services Consumers
Consumer protection·Financial sector·3 December 2024
Position Paper. From Supervising Inspections to Inspecting Market Surveillance: How Proposed Amendments to Legislation May Harm the Public Interest and the EU Accession Process
European integration·Economic growth policies·28 November 2024
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
What international reserves are and what role they play in the economy
Financial sector·26 November 2024
Banning Mobile Phones in Schools: Effects on Academic Performance, Mental Health and Non-Cognitive Skills
Economic growth policies·20 November 2024
Rustam Romaniuc
Associate Expert
The New Energy Compensation System in the Republic of Moldova: Benefits, Challenges and Implications of Direct Payments
Energy·Economic growth policies·14 November 2024
Rustam Romaniuc
Associate Expert
Between Bureaucracy and Market Access: How (In)accessible Are Moldova's Markets for Household Producers?
Rural development·Economic growth policies·11 November 2024
Vitalie Rapcea
Programme Director, "Economic and Environmental Infrastructure"
VB
Victoria Brînza
What to Do If We Cannot Repay a Loan
Financial sector·5 November 2024
Analysis of the Consumer Protection Framework
Consumer protection·4 November 2024
SG
Stas Ghilețchi
AI
Adrian Iermurachi
How and Why to Invest on Stock Exchanges
Financial sector·29 October 2024
Why the World Is Moving Towards a Less Cash-Based Economy
Financial sector·22 October 2024
Implications of Moldova's Possible Accession to the Eurasian Economic Union for EU Tariff Measures on Moldovan Exports
European integration·Economic growth policies·18 October 2024
Vadim Gumene
Programme Director, "Trade Policy and Free Trade Area"
Programmes of the 2024 Moldovan presidential candidates: between handing out free elephants and realistic promises
Public finance·Other·15 October 2024
Marina Soloviova
Programme Director, "Economic Policy"
How to Manage Our Personal Budget Rationally
Financial sector·15 October 2024
Rational Borrowing Behaviour (for Individuals)
Financial sector·8 October 2024
Double game: how Transnistria trades with the EU but does not report it
Other·7 October 2024
How We Fight Disinformation: A Behavioural Approach
Other·7 October 2024
Rustam Romaniuc
Associate Expert
How Life Insurance and Private Pensions Can Prepare Us for Retirement
Social protection·Financial sector·1 October 2024
What investment services are and how they help us access the capital market safely
Financial sector·24 September 2024
What Do We Do with Our Savings: Keep, Spend or Invest?
Consumer protection·Financial sector·23 September 2024
From Gagauzia on Moldova’s EU accession: “The country will lose its sovereignty, territory, religion and peace” vs. analysts’ explanations
European integration·12 September 2024
“Transparent” Public Procurement Without Open Data
Public finance·11 September 2024
Serghei Merjan
Programme Director, "Public Sector: Economics, Management and Finance"
Position Paper on the Advisability of Establishing an Economic and Social Committee in the Republic of Moldova
European integration·Social protection·9 September 2024
Financial Pyramids: How to Avoid the Traps
Consumer protection·Financial sector·3 September 2024
Crowdfunding, crowdlending and crowdinvesting platforms: how they work and how they can help us
Consumer protection·Financial sector·30 August 2024
What RCA Insurance Is: How It Helps Us and How Much It Costs
Consumer protection·Financial sector·23 August 2024
How to Avoid Over-Indebtedness
Consumer protection·Financial sector·21 August 2024
How to prepare for retirement in good time
Social protection·Financial sector·16 August 2024
How to Invest Wisely: Key Steps Towards a Sound Investment
Consumer protection·Financial sector·14 August 2024
How to Apply for a Loan for a Small Business
Financial sector·13 August 2024
Financial System Authorities and Their Responsibilities
Financial sector·6 August 2024
