PM Munteanu shifts Moldova to 60-day energy alert
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will address Parliament this Friday, April 24, to request the termination of the national energy state of emergency.
Starting April 25, the government proposes transitioning to a 60-day "state of alert" to maintain long-term security. The move signals a stabilization of the country's power supply following a critical month.
Infrastructure recovery
The emergency mandate was originally enacted on March 24 after targeted strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure damaged the Isaccea-Vulcănești high-voltage line.
This line serves as Moldova’s primary energy artery from Romania. Technical teams restored the interconnection at an unprecedented pace, fully re-establishing supply capacity by March 28.
Precautionary measures
The Energy Minister and the National Crisis Management Center (CNMC) chief will join the PM to outline the transition.
The 60-day alert status allows authorities to respond swiftly to potential market fluctuations without the restrictive measures of a full emergency. This shift follows weeks of high-risk warnings regarding peak-hour power shortages.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
