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Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns, government falls
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigned, stating he could not continue in office. The decision brought down the government, while President Maia Sandu announced the start of consultations for a new prime minister.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation in a surprise statement on Friday. The decision also led to the fall of the government.
In a message posted on his social media account, Munteanu said, "I chose to resign the moment I realized I could not exercise my authority in line with my principles and beliefs." He added, "I will continue to serve my country in whatever capacity I hold."
The 65-year-old prime minister did not share further details on the reasons for his resignation.
Sandu's Reaction and Transition Process
President Maia Sandu said in a statement immediately after Munteanu's resignation that he would continue in office until a new prime minister is appointed. Sandu stated that consultations with parliamentary groups would begin next week and that a new candidate would be determined "quickly." Under Moldova's parliamentary procedure, Sandu will nominate a prime ministerial candidate after meeting with the groups.
Sandu also rejected claims that Munteanu faced restrictions while running the government, saying, "The prime minister was free to manage the government as he saw fit." She added that she expected Munteanu to show "greater involvement in difficult decisions and a stronger public presence."
The MoldATSA Scandal and Pressure
The resignation came at a time when the government was facing mounting pressure over corruption in state-owned companies. At the state aviation company MoldATSA, it was alleged that the director falsified his CV and that a cousin of President Sandu was directly appointed to a public relations position, receiving compensation of up to eight times the median wage in Moldova through salary increases.
Following these allegations, a special investigative committee was established on Thursday to examine the management of state companies. The committee will scrutinize senior executive hiring procedures, board structures, and instances of the same individual holding positions in multiple public institutions.
Munteanu's Career and Moldova's Path
Munteanu was appointed prime minister after the parliamentary elections in September 2025. In that election, Sandu's pro-European PAS party defeated its Russia-leaning rival by a landslide, regaining momentum toward the EU goal. Before becoming prime minister, he spent about 20 years abroad working at various organizations, including the World Bank.
Moldova, an EU candidate country situated between Ukraine and Romania, has a majority Romanian-speaking population and a large Russian-speaking minority. Political power has oscillated for decades between parties advocating closer ties with Europe and those seeking to strengthen relations with Moscow.
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