11.07.2025, 15:31
Zitat:Tiraspol extends the state of emergency in the economy for one more month, with a focus on wages and pensions
IPN.md
9 July 2025
16:45
The so-called Supreme Soviet from Tiraspol extended, on July 9th, the state of emergency in the economy for another month. Authorities in the region explain the decision due to the ongoing crisis caused by limited gas supply and reduced budget revenues, as reported by IPN.
The decree regarding the extension of the state of emergency was approved during the second extraordinary session of the so-called Transnistrian deputies, the measure having been instituted almost eight months ago on the left bank of the Nistru.
After the meeting, the leader of the so-called Supreme Soviet, Alexander Korshunov, confirmed that the authorities are implementing a strict saving regime: “All state and municipal bodies are now operating under austerity measures”.
Expenditures in several areas have been “drastically reduced”: the road and environmental funds, the capital investment fund, as well as the so-called voters’ request fund have been frozen. All the projects that the authorities intended to implement in 2025 have been postponed indefinitely, added Alexander Korshunov.
“It is clear that, in such circumstances, decisions will probably be made that are not always popular,” Korshunov added, referring to the reduction of state programs and the redistribution of funds.
On the eve of the meeting, an extended session was organized regarding economic subjects, attended by so-called representatives of the executive and legislative powers, including those responsible for finances, as well as members of the local executive. According to official sources, the conclusions of the so-called government commission on economic stabilization were discussed, including proposals for reducing expenses and redistributing the budget.
Additionally, the authorities in the region have announced that they are adjusting the budget and preparing a budget project for the next year. Due to external pressure and unstable revenues, the elected officials from Tiraspol say it is difficult to make forecasts and that their main mission is to fulfill the minimum obligations towards the population.
Previously, the Tiraspol administration acknowledged that the execution of the current budget is impossible. Industrial production has fallen by 43%, and foreign trade by 31.5%. According to forecasts, the GDP is expected to decrease by 12% in 2026, and inflation is expected to rise to 16%.
From July 1st until the end of the year, Tiraspol is introducing a staggered payment of salaries for public servants. The funding will be divided into two parts – up to the 20th and from the 21st until the end of the month. The city administrations in the region have been ordered to return the balance of local funds to the central budget.
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