Vladimir Voronin refuses to chair the first session of Parliament: “Political dignity does not allow me”

Communist leader Vladimir Voronin, who has served as head of state, deputy, and minister, announced that he will not preside over the session to establish the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for the 12th Legislature. This decision goes against the tradition that assigns this responsibility to the oldest elected deputy.

Experts on Moldova 1 TV : US weapons – hope for Kiev, challenge for Moscow

Analysts believe that supplying weapons to Ukraine could alter the dynamics of the war and prompt the parties involved to start negotiations. This perspective is influenced by a shift in the stance of the United States, which has encouraged Canada and Europe to strongly support the PURL program—an American initiative designed to facilitate the rapid delivery of equipment and military assistance to Kyiv.

Alexandru Munteanu unveils governing program: “I want Moldova to shed the label of Europe’s poorest country”

The priority of the future Government's mandate will be economic growth, protecting the population and the reform process, announces the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for the position of Prime Minister, Alexandru Munteanu.

DECREE | First meeting of new Parliament set for October 22

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.

First session of new Parliament on October 22: government vows reforms, opposition promises vigilance

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 agreed 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.

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

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.

Parliament: List of the 101 deputies with validated mandates

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.

Maia Sandu rejects direct meeting with Transnistria's Krasnoselsky amid gas crisis

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.

Chișinău budget crisis: Moldovan capital lacks 2025 spending plan

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

Moldova: Alexandru Munteanu named new Prime Minister nominee

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.'

Moldovan Government spokesperson resigns ahead of parliamentary validation

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.