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Activity of the Government on June 16–30, 2011

Events of major importance

The spokesman for Prime Minister, Igor Volnitchi, held a briefing as the premier opens “consultations with society”. According to Volnitchi, this decision is a response to the strained situation of society, which seriously affect the governance, as well as to tasks and responsibilities of the prime minister. The prime minister will invite civil society at consultations (via National Council for Participation), politicians, ambassadors to Moldova, representatives of trade unions, of cults, of employers, representatives of the Foreign Investors Association in Moldova, representatives of parties which are part of the ruling alliance, representatives of the parliamentary opposition, as well as of non-parliamentary parties. Talks will focus on framework of the Moldovan Government; evolution of reform process; evolution of European integration process; anti-corruption fight; social-political situation in Moldova; other issues which raise interest of dialogue partners. The prime minister opens consultations as head of the cabinet of ministers, not as political leader, and his key goal is to learn the opinion of society regarding the current situation, as well as other issues of major importance faced by Moldova. The premier is expected on July 8 to release the conclusions of consultations while publicly addressing people, as well as his official position regarding the future of his cabinet.

Decisions

Decisions approving some draft laws:

Decision approving the national strategy concerning the prevention and combat of organised crime in 2011–2016. The strategy explains problems, sets six objectives, identifies risk factors and internal vulnerabilities, estimates the impact and afferent costs of implementation, and recommends implementation rounds and monitoring procedures.

Decision approving the nomenclature of officials in charge with classifying information as state secrets. It entrusts higher-ranking dignitaries, Government members, heads of law organs, general managers of some state enterprises and agencies, other competent organs.

Decision concerning the national action plan on implementation of structural reform in education sector. The decision was approved during an emergent sitting denied to the public, with the urgency being linked to the need to sign an information letter on commitments towards foreign funders, but it raised suspicions regarding possible staff cuts in the system.

Decision approving the action plan aimed to minimise “enveloped salaries” and illegal work. The decision aims to combat illegal employment, non-payment of social charges to state. The plan approved by Government has 7 objectives including: to strengthen sanctions for violation of labour legislation; to improve work relations; to enhance salary declaration quota; to reduce fiscal burden; to increase control measures; to foster cooperation with trade unions, etc.

Decision concerning allocation of funds from state budget for the public administration reform. Under the decision, 16,092,600 MDL will be allocated from the state budget funds foreseen for the public administration reform to cover single indemnities for employees of some central public authorities relieved from offices after reorganisation (Special Messengers Service, Defence Ministry, Interior Ministry, Penitentiary Department of Justice Ministry, Centre for Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption).

Sittings. Decisions

Meeting with sugar and sugar beet producers

The sitting convoked by prime minister heard reports on situation in the area, sought to be developing, with the production being on the rise and being important in terms of exports. Representatives of the Republican Union of Associations of Agricultural Producers Uniagroprotect welcomed Government’s actions in agriculture sector, stressing the rise of agricultural production and salaries, massive investments in agriculture. Representatives of the Union of Sugar Producers raised concern with the planned rise of sugar VAT from 8 up to 20 percent, fearing that this could baffle the development of this area. Given the signalled problems, the premier ordered the establishment of a working team to adopt a consolidated position in terms of VAT quotas.

Sitting with winemakers

The sitting chaired by prime minister discussed aspects of budgetary-fiscal policy, problems and solutions required in winemaking sector. Premier Vlad Filat expressed optimism that the terminal for wine exports to the Russian Federation which was recently inaugurated in Sankt-Petersburg will facilitate the activity of Moldovan winemakers on this market and Moldova’s position as exporter of quality wines will be consolidated. With the purpose to facilitate the activity of winemakers, excises on wine products, wines and grape juices will be removed starting 2012. Filat indicated debts of winemakers towards vine growers, noting that some citizens who sold grapes to winemakers were not paid yet, and ordered an assessment of situation and necessary measures, so that to help farmers recover their money before the new crop.

Strategic planning committee

A governmental sitting heard reports on results of the “Rethink Moldova” programme introduced in March 2010. According to available accounts, the Moldovan Government negotiated and contracted projects worth 1.2 billion Euros until now out of 1.8 billion Euros provided by development partners, with the largest funding being directed to road infrastructure, agriculture and water supply and sewerage network, budgetary support. Committee members decided that reformation of the judiciary and implementation of the action plan on visa liberalisation with EU, education, agriculture and budgetary support will be priority areas to be covered by World Bank and EU funds in 2012–2014.

June 1–15, 2011 July 1–15, 2011