Government expects the Convergence Fund to become operational in early 2027

The Convergence Fund, intended to support the gradual reintegration of the Republic of Moldova, is expected to become operational in early 2027, according to information published by the Government on 27 October 2026. The authorities also include extending the application of VAT and excise duties to imports by economic operators from the Transnistrian region among the reintegration measures.

In brief

• The Government presents the extension of the VAT and excise duty regime to imports by economic operators from the Transnistrian region as a measure to ensure uniform tax treatment.

• Sectoral reintegration policies aim to apply the legal framework of the Republic of Moldova throughout the country.

• Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri held talks on 27 October 2026 with Andreja Metelko-Zgombić, State Secretary for European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.

What role is envisaged for the Convergence Fund?

The Government presents the Convergence Fund as an additional support instrument for the country’s gradual reintegration process. The stated target for it to become operational is early 2027, and is framed as an anticipated milestone.

Croatia’s experience with peaceful reintegration was cited in connection with preparing this instrument. According to the Government, the discussion included the use of convergence instruments and the possibility of drawing on Croatian practices in the reintegration process.

What tax measures does the Government mention?

The extension of the VAT and excise duty regime applies to goods imported by economic operators from the Transnistrian region. The Government lists this measure among the steps taken to gradually integrate the region into national systems.

The stated purpose of the extension is to ensure that these imports receive uniform tax treatment within the national system. More broadly, the authorities aim to have the legislation of the Republic of Moldova applied throughout the country.

In what context was the information presented?

Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri discussed these issues on 27 October 2026 with Andreja Metelko-Zgombić, State Secretary for European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia. The meeting took place during the Croatian official’s working visit to the Republic of Moldova and included dialogue between Chișinău and Tiraspol.

The human rights situation in the Transnistrian region was another topic of discussion and was described by the Government as alarming. In this context, the role of international partners’ assistance in supporting the constitutional authorities to improve the situation was emphasised.