Sandu commented on the prime minister's unexpected resignation
Moldovan President Maia Sandu commented on the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. She assured that there had been no conflicts between them and also refuted speculation about possible pressure or obstruction of his work.
Sandu announced that she will begin consultations with parliamentary factions next week regarding the formation of a government.
She dismissed suggestions that Munteanu’s resignation was linked to his desire to combat certain abuses and that he had been hindered in doing so.
“He had the freedom to run the government as he saw fit. He decided to step down. Reforms are a complex matter. Many things got off to a good start, and a lot of work has been done. Mr. Munteanu is a wonderful person and had the best of intentions, but I expected greater involvement in important decisions and greater participation in listening to the people,” the president commented.
She stated that there were no major disagreements or tensions between them.
“Both Munteanu and I have worked and continue to work honestly and with integrity… This week, we had discussions about reforms that sparked major debates in society—especially tax reform, but also wage reform. In my opinion, these reforms needed to be thought through more carefully and explained better so that we could gain the support of citizens (...) We had honest conversations—I wouldn’t call them tense,” Sandu said.
According to TV8, she made these remarks at a press conference following Munteanu’s announcement of his resignation that morning.
Sandu responded to the proposal to unite Moldovawith Romania.
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies approved, through a “silent approval” procedure, a high-profile legislative initiative that provides for the start of negotiations on the country’s unification with the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu stated that the country could consider unification with Romania if the process of joining the European Union is blocked or significantly slowed down after 2028.
Earlier, Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU is not a “concession” on Europe’s part, but a strategic choice for the security of the entire continent. She emphasized that both countries have already proven their right to be part of the European Union by choosing the European path under difficult circumstances.
