The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) has officially announced that it refuses to participate in consultations with the president regarding the nomination of a new prime minister. Party officials described the process as a “mere formality” carried out solely to create the appearance of compliance with the Constitution.
The NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7–8, will focus on steps to increase defense spending, as well as the alliance’s efforts in the areas of deterrence and defense. Burhanettin Duran, director of communications for the Turkish presidency, made this statement on Sunday.
Former Prime Minister Ion Sturza issued a harsh response to businessman Vasile Tofan, who stated that Moldova needs a government led by someone like Javier Milei. Sturza considers attempts to apply a model of radical budget cuts to Moldova’s macroeconomic reality to be “populism.”
One of Georgia’s largest industrial projects—the oil refinery in Kulevi—will completely cease processing Russian crude oil starting in August–September 2026. This was announced by Black Sea Petroleum, the company that operates the facility.
The Parliamentary Secretariat is conducting a series of tenders to procure catering services for official delegations.
Vasile Costiu, leader of the “Democrația Acasă” (“Democracy at Home”) party, commented on the possible scenarios for appointing a new prime minister, mentioning the name of businessman Vasile Tofan.
The Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AQTA) has announced the launch of a large-scale digitalization initiative for the livestock sector, under which the country will completely phase out traditional physical livestock markets in favor of electronic commodity exchanges.
Irina Revin, chair of the Association of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities of the Republic of Moldova, responded to businessman Vasile Tofan, who proposed 12 radical reforms and stated that Moldova needs its own Javier Milei as prime minister. Revin argues that such an approach, based on across-the-board cuts and rapid privatization, risks hurting vulnerable segments of the population and turning the country into a space exclusively for the elite.
UPDATED. Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban is calling for an urgent extraordinary session of Parliament, urging the government to present a public report on its eight months in office.
Vasile Tofan, senior partner and member of the Horizon Capital Investment Committee, states that Moldova finds itself at a crossroads and that its current resources are virtually exhausted. In his view, the future government needs a “reformer-surgeon”—a leader capable of implementing tough and unpopular economic measures.
With financial support from the European Union, new social services for children with severe disabilities will be introduced in Moldova.
Libraries and publishing houses will undergo a digital transformation. The National Library hosted a public presentation of the Strategic Action Plan for the Digitalization of the National Library System and the Publishing Sector of the Republic of Moldova for 2026–2030.
It was a typical hot summer month. The public seemed to be in good spirits. People had finally recovered from the winter’s hardships and were calmly working in their gardens or, if they were lucky, relaxing at resorts. But Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation. Trouble came to the authorities from an unexpected source—from within their own ranks—and if Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu hadn’t decided to resign on his own, it’s quite likely that others would have forced him out.
UPDATED. Posts are circulating on Facebook and TikTok calling on citizens to gather today, July 4, at the Great National Assembly Square for a flash mob in support of the ruling party and President Maia Sandu. While some posts are urging people to take to the streets, another segment of the online community is calling on the public not to participate in this event.
The Parliament building of the Republic of Moldova was illuminated in the colors of the United States flag as a sign of friendship and cooperation with the U.S. This symbolic gesture was timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
The parliamentary faction of the ruling “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party will review its priorities for the near future in light of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation.
Dan Perchun, Minister of Education and Research, commented on reports of possible disagreements with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Perchun confirmed that he had a rather heated conversation with the prime minister regarding budget and tax policy, but emphasized that internal disagreements are a natural part of PAS’s organizational culture.
The Ministry of Education and Research will issue an official order next week stipulating that the 10-point grading system will become mandatory for all fourth-grade students starting with the new school year in September 2026.
President Maia Sandu denied rumors of any potential political or structural issues that might have caused tension within the executive branch. The head of state clarified that during the discussions, the former prime minister did not express dissatisfaction with the fight against corruption or other issues, but merely pointed out a problem related exclusively to interpersonal communication with Minister of Education and Research Dan Perchun.
President Maia Sandu stated that the reforms—particularly those related to tax policy and the wage system—could have been developed, coordinated, and explained more effectively to ensure public support and trust. She made this statement at a press conference following Alexandru Munteanu’s announcement that he was stepping down as prime minister.
