Radu Marian
In a post on his social media page, Radu Marian emphasized that the situation surrounding the problems at MoldATSA has dealt a blow to the credibility of the entire ruling team.
“I admit that I misjudged the person I recommended, having placed my trust in him. I was unaware of the salary payment irregularities that were taking place there. Now the Audit Commission and the Financial Inspectorate must investigate these cases of financial violations,” the lawmaker said, condemning such behavior.
Radu Marian noted that during his tenure as head of the parliamentary committee, he was responsible for coordinating more than 20 areas of activity. He contributed to the promotion and adoption of nearly 500 laws and resolutions, including those aimed at strengthening energy independence, supporting the business environment, and integrating into the European Union’s economic space.
The lawmaker also emphasized that he is ready to justify and verify all his income and assets before any regulatory authorities: “I can say with a clear conscience that I have not pursued any hidden interests or derived any personal gain.”
Retaining His Parliamentary Seat
The MP called the incident a “harsh lesson” and thanked the independent press for exposing problems in the system. Marian clarified that his decision to step down as chair of the committee was driven by a desire to protect the political team’s image and not jeopardize the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession process.
Radu Marian is not leaving the legislature—he will continue to serve as a lawmaker.
According to established procedures, leadership of the relevant committee belongs to the parliamentary majority. Thus, it is possible that the current vice-chair, former Finance Minister Victoria Belous, will become the new chair.
As a reminder, Dumitru Vangeli, Director General of MoldATSA, the State Enterprise for Airspace Use and Air Traffic Services, was relieved of his duties on June 22. Vangeli was removed from office following a journalistic investigation that cast doubt on claims regarding his training at a Canadian aviation school and his employment as a pilot for Air Canada. The airline itself stated that it had no record of his employment. Questions regarding the payment of inflated salaries, allowances, and bonuses at MoldATSA also caused a stir. In particular, according to the investigation, this concerns a public relations department employee—Maya Sandu’s cousin—whose monthly salary was approximately 120,000 lei.
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