First session of new Parliament set for October 22, decree signed by Maia Sandu

The new Parliament session will be held on October 22, beginning at 10:00 a.m. President Maia Sandu signed the decree on October 17. During this first session, the elected deputies will elect the governing and working bodies of the Parliament and start the procedures for appointing a new Government.

New Parliament, old challenges: October 22 - the first session

The first meeting of the new Parliament is scheduled for October 22. Adrian Lebedinschi, a representative of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc of Socialists, Communists, Heart, and Future of Moldova (BEP), confirmed this date during the show "In Context" on Moldova 1 TV. He emphasized that his party is prepared to take an active role in the opposition while assuring that they have no intentions of causing any destabilization.

Call of Life: How Alexandru Munteanu accepted to take on the role of Prime Minister

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, confirmed that he had discussed the proposal to form the new government with both President Maia Sandu and the incumbent Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, before accepting it. The economist states that he did not set any conditions in exchange for accepting the position, and his priority is to form a professional and integrity team, which will continue the reforms and relaunch the country's economy.

Maia Sandu: “The new Prime Minister is the right person for the government team”

President Maia Sandu emphasized the need for someone to revitalize the economy of the Republic of Moldova and attract investments, especially in light of the ongoing conflict on the border. She shared these insights during a broadcast on Rlive.md, explaining her decision to appoint Alexandru Munteanu as the new prime minister. The decision followed internal consultations within the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) after Dorin Recean announced that he no longer wished to continue in his role. According to Maia Sandu, it was agreed that the new prime minister must possess a strong economic background to effectively manage the current challenges.

Confirmed results: PAS – 55 deputies, Patriotic Bloc – 26 deputies, Alternative Bloc – eight deputies, PN and PPDA – six deputies each

The new Parliament in Chisinau, of the 12th legislature, is made up of 55 deputies elected on the lists of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), 26 deputies of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BP), eight deputies of the Alternative Bloc and six each of the Our Party (PN) and the Democracy at Home Party (PPDA). The deputies' mandates and the election results were confirmed on Thursday, October 16, by the Constitutional Court.

Chisinau-Tiraspol tensions: Sandu rules out direct talks with Transnistrian leader

Chisinau rejects the idea of a direct meeting between President Maia Sandu and the Transnistrian leader, Vadim Krasnoselsky, who has called for talks with the country's president.

Moldova capital budget stalled: Mayor Ceban blames opposition

Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, is operating in October without an approved annual budget for 2025.

PM Recean steps down as Moldova names Munteanu as next leader

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean is confident that Alexandru Munteanu, the governing party's nominee to lead the new Government, will move things 'in the right direction,' emphasizing that Mr Munteanu's experience suits him for 'the two aspects we had to address – security and justice reform, the cornerstones of a healthy economy.'

Moldova government spokesperson bids farewell

The Moldovan Government's spokesperson, Daniel Vodă, has delivered a farewell address following the Cabinet's final meeting before the results of the recent parliamentary elections are validated.

£600m UK drone investment for Ukraine, experts to Moldova

The latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, attended by more than 50 nations, including US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, will be co-chaired by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and his UK counterpart, John Healey.

Bucharest and Berlin: United on EU expansion and Black Sea security

Romania has reiterated its strong support for the European Union’s enlargement process, focusing on the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and the Western Balkans.

Moldova: PM candidate Munteanu confirms PAS discussions amid transparency pledge

Economist and businessman Alexandru Munteanu has issued his first public statement since being nominated for the post of Prime Minister of the former Soviet republic of Moldova.