Key facts
- Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigned on July 3, after eight months in office.
- Munteanu stated he could no longer govern in line with his principles and convictions.
- President Maia Sandu will begin consultations with political parties on Monday to select a new prime minister.
- Sandu affirmed that Moldova's reform agenda and EU accession path remain unchanged.
Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday, July 3, after serving eight months in office. Munteanu, who previously held finance roles at the National Bank of Moldova and the World Bank, stated he could no longer carry out his mandate in accordance with his principles and convictions. President Maia Sandu thanked Munteanu for his service and announced she would begin consultations with political parties on Monday to select a successor. Sandu emphasized that Moldova's commitment to reforms and European Union accession remains unchanged, dismissing claims that Munteanu was hindered in fighting alleged abuses.