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Moldova Parliament Votes to End Energy State of Emergency
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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Moldova’s parliament voted on April 24, 2026 to lift the 60‑day energy state of emergency—declared on March 25 after Russian strikes knocked out the Isaccea–Vulcănești power line—citing stabilized supply and avoided fuel shortages.
Moldova Votes to End Energy Emergency After Russian Attacks Disrupt Power Line
Parliament Decision and Background
CHISINAU, April 24 (Reuters) - Moldova's parliament voted to lift the country's energy state of emergency from Saturday, which had been imposed after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked out a power line providing most of Moldova's needs.
Impact of Russian Attacks on Moldova's Power Supply
Moldovan officials have said that Russian attacks in March put out of action the Isaccea-Vulcanesti line, which carries power from Romania to Moldova, passing through 40 km (25 miles) of Ukrainian territory. The line provides up to 70% of Moldova's electricity needs.
Parliamentary Vote and Government Response
Deputies approved the lifting of the emergency measure, with 69 votes in favour in the 101-member chamber.
Prime Minister's Statement
"The declaration of a state of emergency was not a whim. It was a carefully considered decision taken at a crucial, critical moment," Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said.
Risks Faced by Moldova
He added that at the time, Moldova faced two serious risks - pressure on the electricity grid and disruptions in the fuel market.
Government Actions and Opposition Response
Thanks to the measure, the government managed to avert a fuel shortage, he said.
Opposition parties, however, had earlier questioned its merits.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Alexander Tanas; Writing by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
Key Takeaways
- •The emergency, in place since March 25, was declared after the Isaccea–Vulcănești 400 kV line—supplying 60–70 % of Moldova’s electricity—was disconnected due to attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure (tribuna.md).
- •Rapid repairs restored the line by March 28, and emergency powers enabled fuel rationing, price mechanism changes, and consumption controls to avert shortages (gov.md).
- •Government will replace the emergency with a 60‑day “state of alert” from April 25, keeping oversight and precautionary measures while maintaining system stability (moldpres.md).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
1Why did Moldova declare an energy state of emergency?
Moldova declared an energy state of emergency after Russian attacks in Ukraine knocked out a critical power line supplying most of its electricity needs.
2What key power line was affected in Moldova?
The Isaccea-Vulcanesti line, carrying power from Romania to Moldova, was damaged, impacting up to 70% of Moldova's electricity supply.
3When will Moldova's energy state of emergency be lifted?
The energy state of emergency is set to be lifted from Saturday after a parliamentary vote.
4How did the emergency measures help Moldova?
The emergency measures helped the government avert a fuel shortage and stabilize the electricity grid during the crisis.
5What concerns did opposition parties raise about the emergency?
Opposition parties questioned the merits of the state of emergency and its impact on the country.
