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Moldovan leaders say will seek parliament’s ok to declare energy, water emergency

Officials said emergency powers would help the government secure water, electricity and heat as Moldova relies heavily on imported energy.

  • On Monday, President Maia Sandu and Moldova's pro-European leaders asked parliament to declare a state of emergency for energy and water supplies. Lawmakers will convene tomorrow to grant the government emergency powers.
  • Dangerously low levels on the Dniester River, shared with Ukraine, prompted the appeal. A March Russian attack on the hydropower plant triggered an oil spill that polluted water systems, compounding the crisis.
  • President Maia Sandu warned at a press conference that Moldova lacks sufficient capacity to meet peak energy demand. "We still don't have the necessary capacity to cover consumption during peak hours," Sandu said.
  • Prime Minister Vasile Tofan wrote on social media that the measure provides tools to intervene at the first sign of need. "We can't afford to wait for a crisis to start looking for solutions," Tofan stated.
  • President Maia Sandu, who leads Moldova's drive to join the European Union by 2030, emphasized the nation must prepare for external changes. Moldova relies heavily on foreign energy sources, making emergency powers critical for supply stability.
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Maia Sandu announced that a state of emergency will be introduced in the Republic of Moldova, in the energy and hydrological sector. The decision was taken following a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). Article Republic of Moldova will declare a state of emergency. The announcement made by Maia Sandu, aid requested from Romania appears first in Romania TV.

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The Republic of Moldova analyzes the declaration of the state of emergency in energy and hydrology. Chisinau prepares additional current imports from Romania, gas stocks and measures for the population.

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The National Security Council of the Republic of Moldova agreed on the need to declare the state of emergency in the energy and hydrological field in the context of rising energy and fuel prices, but also the critical situation on Nistru. The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu after Monday's Council meeting. On Tuesday, the draft on the state of emergency will be adopted by the Government, and in the afternoon - by Parliament, reports…

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Independent.md broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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