Roman Roșca set to replace Alexandr Trubca as CEC seeks mandate validation

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has requested that the Constitutional Court validate the mandate of Roman Roșca, who was an alternate candidate on the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) list in the recent parliamentary elections. This decision was made during a meeting on July 28, after the commission acknowledged the vacancy of a deputy mandate following Alexandr Trubca's resignation.

Moldova denounces CIS agreement on books

The Republic of Moldova has decided to withdraw from the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Publishing, Book Distribution, and Printing, which was signed in Almaty on February 10, 1995, as part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This decision was approved by the Parliament during its meeting on July 28.

PM Tofan on Musteața's resignation: It was a "stupid mistake," but he should stay in public service

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan regrets the resignation of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Radu Musteața, but considers his decision to be "a test of political maturity and fairness", following the scandal related to information about his political past. At the same time, the Head of the Executive mentioned that he would like the former minister to remain in the public service, appreciating him as one of the few managers capable of managing complex institutions.

Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță appointed to new position

Andrian Gavriliță, the former Minister of Finance in the Munteanu Government, continues to work in the Executive despite no longer being part of the Tofan Cabinet.

Anti-discrimination bill approved after heated parliamentary dispute

On Tuesday, July 28, the Parliament session was disrupted by a protest led by Diana Caraman, the leader of the Communist Party faction. She blocked the central tribune of the Legislature in response to a decision to limit speaking time during the examination of a draft law aimed at combating discrimination.

Protest over gas tariff increase: Opposition calls for early elections

The parliamentary and extra-parliamentary opposition presented their demands during a protest on July 28 in front of the Legislative Assembly. The demands included early elections, the resignation of the director of JSC "Energocom," and a refusal to raise energy prices.

Prime Minister will present new fiscal policy next week

The new fiscal-budgetary policy will be presented by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan next week. It is anticipated that both the Government and the parliamentary majority will support this policy to avoid the internal conflicts that emerged during the Munteanu Government. While the new Prime Minister will implement some changes, the core concept of the policy will remain unchanged.

Experts: Constitutional Court ruling on Gagauzia aligns electoral rules with Moldova's Constitution

The allegations concerning a supposed violation of the Constitution related to the amendment of the electoral rules in Gagauzia lack legal foundation. The decision of the Constitutional Court (CC) is intended to ensure uniform norms across the country. This clarification was provided to Teleradio-Moldova by experts Mihai Sirkeli and Ștefan Bejan after a conference on the "Defense of Autonomy," which took place on July 25 in Comrat.

Expert: TurkStream has no spare capacity for Dodon's Russian gas plan

Moldovan energy expert Sergiu Tofilat has dismissed a proposal by Igor Dodon, leader of the pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) and Moldova's former president, to resume buying Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline.

Moldova farmers nominate Slusari for Agriculture Minister

The Association "Farmers' Force" has formally nominated Alexandr Slusari to lead the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. The proposal was submitted on July 24 to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan following a sudden vacancy in the cabinet.

DECREE | Radu Musteața removed as agriculture minister

Radu Musteața was officially dismissed from his position as Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry after the President of the Republic of Moldova signed a decree acknowledging his resignation. This decision was made on the same day that the minister announced his withdrawal from the government, which occurred just two days after the inauguration of the Cabinet led by Vasile Tofan.

New culture minister faces questions over CV and past

Following the resignation of Radu Musteața, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, just two days after the inauguration of the Tofan Government, another ministerial position is now in jeopardy. The newly appointed Minister of Culture, Dan Suruceanu, faces accusations of conducting business with individuals convicted of corruption and receiving improper payments from "Arena Chișinău," where he was previously employed.