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Sandu Names Osmochescu Acting PM After Munteanu Resignation
7/7/2026
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- President Maia Sandu appointed Eugeniu Osmochescu as acting prime minister on 8 July 2026 after Alexandru Munteanu resigned on Friday.
- Osmochescu, a former Finance Corporation official with 25 years experience, will chair the interim meeting on Wednesday under the 7 July 2026 decree.
- Sandu will consult factions this week while the PAS holds a majority in the 101-seat parliament.
- Osmochescu will lead the cabinet until a government gains confidence under Articles 101, 103 and Law Article 23.
