Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned, bringing an abrupt end to his government and triggering the automatic dissolution of the cabinet, according to official statements and social media posts.
Announcing his decision, Munteanu confirmed that his term as prime minister has ended. “Today my term as prime minister ends,” he wrote on X, without initially providing further explanation for his departure.
In a separate message, he expanded on his reasoning, pointing to a loss of alignment between his role and personal principles. “When I realized that I could no longer fulfill my duties in accordance with my principles and beliefs, I decided to resign,” Munteanu said. He added that he had taken office with a strong sense of responsibility and a belief that he could contribute to positive change.
Munteanu also expressed gratitude toward government colleagues and administrative staff, stating that he would continue to serve the country in some capacity, regardless of his future role.
He had been appointed prime minister following the 2025 parliamentary elections, with his candidacy put forward by the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and supported by 55 members of parliament. His government had outlined a reform-focused agenda, including accelerating Moldova’s European Union integration process, increasing the minimum wage to 10,000 lei (around 500 euros), implementing a 1.9 billion euro economic growth plan, and aiming to complete EU accession negotiations by 2028.
