PM-designate: Mayors and local authorities are key partners of the Government

On Monday, October 27, Prime Minister-designate Alexandru Munteanu met with representatives of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) to discuss reforms in local public administration, strengthening local autonomy, and strategies to attract more professionals to local administration. These public consultations were held at the Government as part of the finalization of the governing program that the future Executive will present to Parliament.

BREAKING NEWS | The Prime Minister-designate announced three more future ministers for Finance, Economy, and Reintegration

Alexandru Munteanu, the candidate for the position of Prime Minister, has announced three additional names for potential deputy prime ministers or ministers in his future government. The candidates are being considered for the roles of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization.

Moldova’s prime minister-designate unveils new cabinet line-up

Moldova’s designated prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, announced on Sunday, October 26, the first members of his new cabinet. The announcement appeared on his official Facebook page.

Alexandru Munteanu discusses with entrepreneurs the economic priorities of the future Government

Alexandru Munteanu, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, announces the launch of public consultations, with the first discussions being held with representatives of the business environment.

Analyst Mihai Isac on Moldova 1 TV: Government inauguration – the opposition’s moment of truth

The appointment of economist Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister poses a challenge to the political maturity of opposition parties that identify as pro-European, according to Black Sea analyst Mihai Isac. In an interview with Moldova 1 TV, he highlighted that the upcoming government will face a challenging mandate, characterized by intricate domestic and geopolitical issues, along with a strategic mission to strengthen the country's European path.

Future government will have a new justice minister: Maia Sandu appoints Veronica Mihailov-Moraru as presidential advisor

Veronica Mihailov-Moraru, the acting Minister of Justice, will not be part of the new government. On Friday, October 24, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, signed a decree appointing her as Presidential Advisor for Justice. Mihailov-Moraru is set to begin her new role as Presidential Advisor on November 11, 2025.

Vladimir Bolea: First low-cost flight from Mărculești "in a year" and train to Chișinău airport by Easter

The first low-cost flight could take off from the airport in Mărculești, Florești district, in a year, announced acting Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea on Friday, October 24, in a press conference during which he presented the report of the activity of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development (MIDR) over the past four years. Also, the official stated that the new train route that is to connect the center of Chisinau to the "Eugen Doga" International Airport - Chisinau will be launched in the spring of 2026, this being included in the 1.9 billion euro Economic Growth Plan, financed by the European Union.

Mihai Popșoi hails two years in office: “Moldova is now a respected state with unprecedented international openness”

The Republic of Moldova is now a respected state with a remarkable level of international openness. Despite its limited resources, the authorities consistently provide assistance to citizens in need, with strengthening the country's European path remaining a central objective. These statements were made by Mihai Popșoi, the acting Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during the presentation of his activity report to the government led by Dorin Recean on Friday, October 24.

Maia Sandu signs decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister–designate

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).

Minister Sergiu Lazarencu leaves the Recean Government to become a 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.

Moldova water crisis: 40% of population lacks piped supply amidst health fears

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 Party asks ECtHR for legal evidence check

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.