Cheban explained the decision by stating that the National Alternative Movement (MAN) party, although currently part of the parliamentary group, “continues to be guided by its own principles for the country’s development”.
“We have discussed this decision with all representatives of the bloc. Going forward, MAN MPs will base their actions and statements exclusively on decisions taken within the MAN party and will not be responsible for the actions and statements of other party representatives or parliament. We also distance ourselves from any actions and statements that run counter to the interests of the people, the country and the course of European integration,” Cheban stated.
He recalled that the decision to form the bloc was taken following discussions with the public prior to the parliamentary elections: “I would like to thank all citizens once again for their support in these elections.”
For its part, the Party for the Development and Unification of Moldova noted that the parties that were part of the former ‘Alternativa’ electoral bloc “will carry out extra-parliamentary political activities independently, in accordance with their own agenda and programme”.
“The joint parliamentary group formed following the 2025 parliamentary elections will continue to work together to achieve the goals undertaken during the election campaign,” the PROM statement clarified.
The Civil Congress political party stated that it “remains loyal to its voters and will consistently fulfil all the pre-election commitments of the Alternativa political bloc”.
“The parliamentary group of the Alternative political bloc is not a communal flat or a hotel, but an association of people and political forces who have declared common goals,” said MP Mark Tcaciuc.
He reported that in the near future the bloc’s founders will determine its further development strategy and the format of the parliamentary group’s work.
Lilian Carp, a PAS member of parliament, responded sarcastically to this news. “Everything the mayor says or does should be perceived as just another political pirouette,” he remarked.
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Alexander Stoianoglo also commented on the decision announced by Ion Ceban:
“The Alternative Bloc has united teams with similar views, albeit with some differences. Some are focusing on the development of the capital, others on the development of territorial organizations. This is natural. One of the parties has decided to leave the bloc. That’s their decision. Each team is pursuing its own agenda, based on the charter and party ideology. The parliamentary faction remains. Work continues. Projects needed by the people and the country continue.”
