Maia Sandu Appoints Alexandru Munteanu as Prime Minister of Moldova

On October 24, 2025, President Maia Sandu officially appointed economist Alexandru Munteanu as the candidate for Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova. This decision followed consultations with the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which holds a majority in the legislature with 55 deputies. Sandu emphasized the priorities for the new government, including protecting peace, preparing for European Union accession, strengthening the economy, and improving living standards for citizens.

Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as Prime MinisterThe decree by which Alexandru Munteanu is designated as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, signedConsultations for appointment of new Prime Minister ongoingThe President calls parliamentary factions for consultations to appoint the new Prime Minister

The appointment process involved consultations with various parliamentary factions, including the Democracy at Home Party, Our Party, the Alternative Bloc, the Party of Communists, and the Party of Socialists. However, the Communist Party declined to participate. Vasile Costiuc, leader of the “Democratia Acasa” Party, criticized the consultations as a mere formality, arguing that the process lacked democratic integrity and resembled practices more aligned with "the spirit of the Kremlin." He stated that his party would not support Munteanu's candidacy, citing a lack of genuine dialogue.

The President calls parliamentary factions for consultations to appoint the new Prime Minister

The Alternativa Bloc expressed a cautious stance, indicating that they would decide on their support after direct discussions with Munteanu regarding his government program and cabinet composition. Gaik Vartanean, the bloc's president, acknowledged Munteanu's qualifications but stressed the importance of understanding the proposed government team.

The Alternativa bloc will decide whether to support the new Government after discussions with the appointed Prime Minister

President Sandu, upon signing the decree for Munteanu's candidacy, expressed her hopes for a government that would earn the Parliament's confidence and meet citizens' expectations. She stated, “I wish him success in forming a government that will gain the confidence of the Parliament and fulfill the most important expectations of the citizens: protecting peace, preparing the country for EU accession, strengthening the economy, and improving people’s living standards.”

The decree by which Alexandru Munteanu is designated as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister, signed

Igor Grosu, leader of the PAS, highlighted Munteanu's qualifications, asserting that he is well-suited to address the current economic challenges facing Moldova. Grosu noted that Munteanu was unanimously voted as the candidate during a PAS National Political Council meeting.

Consultations for appointment of new Prime Minister ongoing

Critics, particularly from the “Democratia Acasa” Party, have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the appointment process. Costiuc's remarks reflect a broader sentiment among opposition factions that the consultations were not conducted in a genuinely democratic manner. The Alternativa Bloc's leadership has also called for a respectful and open dialogue with local authorities, emphasizing the need for consensus on pressing issues such as high prices and poverty.

The Alternativa bloc will decide whether to support the new Government after discussions with the appointed Prime Minister

Following Munteanu's appointment, he is tasked with preparing the activity program and the list of government members, which he will present to the Parliament for examination. He has 15 days to secure a confidence vote from the legislature. Until then, the current government led by Dorin Recean will continue to operate with limited powers.

Consultations for appointment of new Prime Minister ongoing

• “Following consultations with the parliamentary factions, I signed today the decree by which I designated Mr. Alexandru Munteanu as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova” — Maia Sandu, President of Moldova

Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as Prime Minister

• “We disagree with the way of proposing a candidate and then mockingly consulting the parliamentary factions”, Vasile Costiuc declared to the press upon leaving the Presidency.” — Vasile Costiuc, Leader of the “Democratia Acasa” Party

Vasile Costiuc: The consultations with President Maia Sandu were a formality

• “Munteanu seems to be a professional, intelligent, economist with a solid background, but it is important to understand what the government team will be”, declared Gaik Vartanean.” — Gaik Vartanean, President of the Alternativa Bloc

The Alternativa bloc will decide whether to support the new Government after discussions with the appointed Prime Minister

• “Alexandru Munteanu is a person with the profile and experience that align with the current needs of our country, especially concerning economic growth.” — Igor Grosu, Leader of the Action and Solidarity Party

Consultations for appointment of new Prime Minister ongoing