Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as Prime Minister

President Maia Sandu has officially appointed economist Alexandru Munteanu as her candidate for prime minister. The decree was signed on Friday, October 24, following discussions between the president and the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).

The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, opts for the position of deputy

Another member of the new government will not be in the future Cabinet of Ministers. The acting Minister of the Environment, Sergiu Lazarencu, announced on Friday, October 24, that he is giving up the ministerial portfolio in favor of that of deputy after being elected on the electoral list of the Action and Solidarity Party in the parliamentary elections of September 28.

Infrastructure gap: Shallow wells and contaminated water plague Moldova's villages

Nearly 40% of Moldova's population lacks access to piped water, despite the construction of more than 1,100km of new networks in the past four years.

Moldova Mare Party: Request to ECtHR over funding case

The Moldova Mare Party requested the Chișinău Court of Appeal to refer the matter to the European Court of Human Rights for an advisory opinion regarding the legality of the evidence used in a case seeking to restrict its operations.

Moldova’s EU hopes: Metsola visit to discuss accession start date

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will visit Moldova on 6 and 7 November to discuss the country’s EU accession, the nation's parliamentary speaker, Igor Grosu, announced.

PAS MPs target economy and infrastructure in new Moldovan parliament

Moldova's newly elected 101-seat parliament is set to debate major reforms, including infrastructure, agriculture, and economic development, with new MPs from diverse professional backgrounds.

EU's €1.9bn Boost: Moldova’s Parliament Speaker explains PAS economic shift

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu has stated that the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) sought a candidate with an economic background for the premiership, citing the need to efficiently use the EU's €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan.

Maia Sandu begins consultations to designate new PM candidate

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is starting consultations to name a new candidate for Prime Minister. She has invited parliamentary factions and groups to the talks.

Maia Sandu sets Moldova’s new Parliament on course for EU Treaty signing

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has set out the key priorities for the country's new parliament, emphasising peace, security, and EU accession.

Moldovan lawmakers pledge EU path ahead of first session

Ahead of the new Parliament’s inaugural session, Moldovan lawmakers pledged to meet the expectations of the electorate.

PAS Majority: Moldova's new parliament holds first session after election

Moldova’s 12th parliament convenes today, 22 October, for its inaugural session, called by a decree signed by President Maia Sandu, following the validation of the September 28 election results by the Constitutional Court.

Ala Nemerenco will not be a minister in the Munteanu Government

The acting Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco, announced on Tuesday, October 21, on her Facebook page that she will not be part of the future government.