The Prime Minister of Moldova, Munteanu, has unexpectedly resigned.
03-07-2026 19:04 Politics
1lurer.am The Prime Minister of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu, has unexpectedly announced his resignation after serving a little over eight months. "At the moment when it became clear to me that I could no longer fulfill my mandate against my principles and beliefs, I decided to resign," Munteanu wrote on Facebook.
The 62-year-old politician did not specify a particular reason. The non-partisan investment banker took office in November 2025. His resignation automatically implies the dissolution of the entire cabinet.
Over the past two weeks, a governmental crisis has begun in Moldova. The scandal erupted when abuses were discovered in state enterprises regarding job placements, unjustified payments to employees, and other violations.
Munteanu's government will continue to serve until a new cabinet is formed. President Maia Sandu intends to propose a new candidate for Prime Minister next week after consultations with parliamentary factions. Her pro-Western "Action and Solidarity" party holds a majority in parliament.
According to Moldovan legislation, an elected politician must form a government and secure a vote of confidence in parliament within 15 days.
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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