Opposition boycotts Moldovan state probe, launches own inquiry
Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.
Deputy Speaker Vlad Batrîncea announced the move during a parliamentary session on July 9, citing a total lack of trust in the majority-led committee.
Boycott of official commission
The opposition plans to audit several major public entities, including state energy trader Energocom, railway operator Calea Ferată, and the national air traffic controller Moldatsa.
Batrîncea stated that findings from parliamentary inquiries will be handed directly to investigative journalists and used to draft legislative amendments.
Opposition MPs pledged to bypass official channels and release all data on executive salaries and spending directly to the public.
Scandals prompt wider scrutiny
Parliament originally voted on July 2 to establish an 11-member investigative commission following public outrage over management practices at Moldatsa.
The probe was initiated by Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) MP Dinu Plîngău, who proposed including journalists, tax officials, and anti-corruption officers to ensure transparency.
However, opposition parties rejected the setup, pointing out that the ruling PAS party maintained a controlling six-seat majority on the panel.
The scandal has already triggered high-level resignations across the administration. Moldatsa Director Dumitru Vangheli was dismissed, while spokesperson Anastasia Taburceanu resigned, promising to return disputed compensation.
Following the fallout, senior PAS lawmaker Radu Marian also resigned as head of the parliamentary economy committee, acknowledging damage to the team’s credibility.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
