Prime Minister proposes the appointment of Petru Rotaru as Minister of Finance

Prime Minister Dorin Recean proposed to President Maia Sandu the appointment of Petru Rotaru as Minister of Finance. According to the head of the Executive, Petru Rotaru knows the public finance system well and has proved a good result in his activity as head of the State Fiscal Service.

Expert: A new Prosecutor General might be appointed soon

With the publication in the Official Gazette of the Decree on Alexandru Stoianoglo’s dismissal, it is possible to appoint a new general prosecutor, experts claim. The procrastination of the files on this case in the national courts led to the issuance of the decree by the presidential institution, explain the members of the Superior Council of the Magistracy. On the other hand, the lawyers of the ex-Prosecutor General said that the Decree is illegal and will be challenged.

Igor Grosu will go to Dublin to participate in the European Conference of Parliament Speakers

The Parliament Speaker of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, will participate in the European Conference of Parliament Speakers from the member states of the Council of Europe. The meeting will take place on September 28-29, in Dublin.

Maia Sandu will visit Portugal

Head of State Maia Sandu will pay a visit to Portugal. In this context, the president invited our fellow citizens settled there to a discussion scheduled for October 2. The meeting, says Maia Sandu, will take place in Porto Salvo.

Transnistrian region in focus after missile fall

Members of the Unified Control Commission will meet on September 27 to discuss the missile that reportedly fell on the territory of the breakaway Transnistrian region yesterday, according to the Executive’s spokesperson, Daniel Voda.

Moldovan PM to visit Germany for talks on EU membership

Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean will visit Germany from September 27-29 for talks on a range of issues, including investment, energy, and EU membership.

EU to provide Moldova with €105 million grant to mitigate impact of rising energy prices

The European Commission will additionally provide Moldova with a grant of €105 million. In this regard, the Government approved the decision on initiating negotiations and approving the signing of an amendment to the Financing Agreement on the State-building and Resilience Contract for the Republic of Moldova, signed in Brussels in 2021.

PA and SIS deny allegations of espionage by Arina Spătaru

Members of the Coaliția pentru Unitate și Bunăstare (CUB) party have demanded explanations from the Anti Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA) and the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) regarding the operation in which the president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), Arina Spătaru, was involved.

Maia Sandu vows to push for electronic case registry

Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Monday that she will continue to push for the creation of an electronic case registry at the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the National Anticorruption Center. She also said that the Pre-Vetting Commission will continue its work despite criticism and resistance.

Moldova, France to intensify defence cooperation

Moldova and France have agreed to intensify their cooperation in the areas of defence and regional security. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu.

CEC announces new gender quota for local elections in Moldova

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that parties that intend to participate in the 2023 local elections must comply with a minimum 40% gender quota for both sexes. The quota applies to all candidates for local councils, including district and municipal councils.

IMF Mission to Moldova to discuss ECF, EFF, and RSF

Prime Minister Dorin Recean met on September 25 with members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by Clara Mira. The agenda of the meeting included discussions about the 2023 consultations, the lending program, and the resilience and sustainability financing mechanisms.