The Executive Committee of Gagauzia reported that the autonomy’s own revenues for the first half of 2025 reached 205.9 million lei, a 19.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, nokta.md reports.
However, People’s Assembly Deputy Alexandr Tarnavschi cautioned that this increase is misleading. He noted that 2024 was a poor year, and when compared to 2023, revenues actually declined by 8.5% (from 227 million lei to 205.9 million lei), highlighting a regression in economic capacity. Considering at least 10% inflation, the real revenues are even lower.
Tarnavschi emphasized that the drop in corporate income tax (from 143.1 million lei in 2023 to 88.2 million lei in 2025) indicates a weakening private sector, while the rise in personal income tax and VAT largely reflects inflation rather than real growth.
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The deputy warned that declining revenues limit investments in infrastructure, social programs, and support for young people, and criticized the autonomy’s confrontational approach with central authorities, which he said has led to lost opportunities. He stressed that cooperation with Chisinau and international partners is essential for attracting funds, jobs, and development.
Tarnavschi concluded: “The future of Gagauzia depends on constructive relations, not isolation and confrontation.”