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Sandu Appoints Recean to Combat External Threats to Moldova

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, President Maia Sandu appointed former Prime Minister Dorin Recean as an unpaid special envoy for development and resilience.
The role targets external threats to Moldova, especially from Russia, which Sandu says destabilizes the country.
Dorin Recean will coordinate efforts across institutions to boost Moldova's international image and legislative transparency.
President Maia Sandu previously appointed Nicu Popescu as special envoy for European integration.

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On December 11, 2025, President Maia Sandu appointed former Prime Minister Dorin Recean as an unpaid special envoy for development and resilience.
The role targets external threats to Moldova, especially from Russia, which Sandu says destabilizes the country.
Dorin Recean will coordinate efforts across institutions to boost Moldova's international image and legislative transparency.
President Maia Sandu previously appointed Nicu Popescu as special envoy for European integration.