News about Government
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.
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.
Procedures to form a new government will begin next week following the announcement of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation. President Maia Sandu made this announcement.
UPDATED. Initial reactions to Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation announcement were not long in coming. Opposition leaders stated that his departure confirms the crisis within the ruling PAS party, pointed to conflicts at the highest levels of government, and even called for early parliamentary elections.
The Moldovan government has approved a draft law on the regulation and supervision of the road vehicle market, which harmonizes the national regulatory framework with EU legislation in this area.
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced a reshuffle of his Control Service team, calling on the public to respond to the invitation.
Three Romanian parties—the National Liberal Party (PNL), the “Save Romania” Union (USR), and the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR)—have officially nominated MEP Siegfried Mureșan for the post of prime minister.
The Social Democratic Party of Romania (PSD), the largest political force in the country’s parliament, has nominated its leader, Sorin Grindeanu, for the position of prime minister.
Members of the Prime Minister’s Audit Office have resigned. Alexandru Munteanu stated that the office no longer enjoys the trust necessary to carry out its functions.
The frequent turnover of prime ministers is increasingly becoming one of the main signs of systemic difficulties in the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer’s resignation, less than two years after a convincing victory in the general election, was yet another sign of the growing crisis of confidence in the country’s political leadership.
On Monday, the Romanian parliament rejected Prime Minister Adrian Vestea’s nomination, prolonging months of political instability in the country and increasing the likelihood of early elections if the government’s second candidate also fails to win the support of lawmakers.
Ministers will lose the authority to appoint and dismiss deputy heads of state agencies established by their respective ministries. These powers will be transferred directly to the heads of the relevant agencies.
On Wednesday, the government will consider a draft resolution on the establishment and organization of the National Crisis Management Commission, which will completely replace the current Emergency Situations Commission.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization has launched public consultations on a comprehensive package of legislative initiatives designed to accelerate the digital transformation of the economy by removing administrative, fiscal, and operational barriers.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has nominated a new candidate for prime minister after Eugen Tomac withdrew his candidacy on Sunday.
The swift collection of electronic evidence related to cybercrimes, including from abroad, will become possible following the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, signed in Strasbourg on May 12, 2022.
The government has approved the feasibility study for a public-private partnership (PPP) project to build housing for National Army personnel in the Bălți garrison. The project was developed by the company “LARA,” with a total investment estimated at 16.07 million euros.
The results of the “Moldova–European Union” investment conference, at which the attraction of over one billion euros in investments was announced, have sparked a mixed reaction among the public. Some skeptics questioned the significance of the signed agreements, calling them “mere intentions,” but Alexandru Munteanu gave a decisive response to the critics: “Investments don’t just fall from the sky!”
At its meeting today, the Parliament’s Foreign Policy Committee approved favorable advisory opinions on the nominations of two ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova. Inga Ionescu will be appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of India. Sergiu Gurdza will be appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Portuguese Republic.
