Parliamentary committee moves to appoint Alina Cebotariov to lead Competition Council

The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance has officially nominated Alina Cebotariov to serve as the new President of the Competition Council. The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 8, by Committee Chair Radu Marian.

Pro-European PAS begins strategic vetting of cabinet members for 2027 Chisinau election

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) is currently evaluating several high-profile candidates for the position of General Mayor of Chisinau. Vice President Dan Perciun confirmed that the internal shortlist includes Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Bolea and Minister of Environment Gheorghe Hajder.

Prime Minister Munteanu cites geopolitical risks and oil price surges for delayed lifting of emergency measures

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced on April 8 that the government will delay lifting the energy state of emergency until at least April 23. Despite earlier plans to end the measures this week, officials cited extreme volatility in global energy markets and ongoing security threats.

Tăbârță: April 7 events must be condemned

The protests on April 7, 2009, began as a popular uprising but were subsequently taken over by obscure interests. These forces aimed to undermine the European aspirations of the youth and to maintain the Republic of Moldova under the influence of the Russian Federation. This viewpoint was expressed by political analyst Ion Tăbârță in an interview with Radio Moldova.

Reintegration and EU accession run in parallel, Chiveri

The Transnistrian settlement and the European integration of the Republic of Moldova are two parallel processes that are progressing at different rates. So far, Chișinău has not received specific conditions from the European Union regarding the Transnistrian region. However, it hopes that Brussels will be able to apply "creative elements" when Moldova is ready for accession.

Popșoi: Japan is a reliable partner with strong potential for cooperation

Moldova and Japan are looking to enhance their cooperation in several strategic areas. On April 7, Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the new Japanese Ambassador to Chișinău, Takeuchi Kazuyuki. They discussed opportunities to deepen their partnership in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and institutional development—key areas vital for the modernization of the Republic of Moldova.

Maia Sandu will pay an official visit to Ireland

President Maia Sandu will officially visit Ireland on Wednesday, April 8. Ireland will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) starting this July.

Parliamentary parties’ 2025 budgets: funded by state and donations

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), currently in power in the Republic of Moldova, reported the highest income and expenses among parliamentary parties last year. According to the financial management reports for 2025 submitted to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the party collected over 36 million lei, with the majority coming from state budget allocations estimated at around 29 million lei.

Silvia Bondarenco joins the PAS faction in Parliament

Silvia Bondarenco, a mathematics and physics teacher, is set to join Parliament. The Constitutional Court confirmed her position as a deputy in the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) faction.

Chișinău calls on Joint Control Commission to assess Russian drone airspace violations

Chisinau requested that the Joint Control Commission conduct an objective assessment of the recent dangerous incidents that occurred in the perimeter of the Security Zone, where unauthorized Shahed attack drones were flown.

Munteanu: Romania is our main partner in Chișinău-Bucharest cooperation

Bucharest continues to be Chisinau's primary partner, and Romania's support during times of crisis underscores the strategic nature of the relationship between the two countries, stated Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. The Prime Minister emphasized that this cooperation is expanding through collaborative projects in the economic and energy sectors.

Socialists propose cutting Parliament deputies from 101 to 61

Members of the parliamentary opposition are proposing to reduce the number of deputies in Parliament from 101 to 61. This initiative comes from the socialists and has the support of the "Alternative" Bloc, Our Party, and Democracy at Home. The proposal's supporters argue that this change would make state institutions more efficient and less costly.