Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu Resigns Amid Salary Scandal

President Sandu confirmed that Munteanu will remain in office as a caretaker until a successor is selected following consultations with parliamentary factions. Despite the cabinet instability, she maintained that the administration remains locked into its pro-European trajectory and commitment to structural reforms.

The European Union’s ambassador to Chisinau moved quickly to signal stability, reaffirming the bloc’s continued support for Moldova’s integration process. However, local analysts warn that the resignation marks a critical juncture for Sandu’s government. The administration now faces the immediate challenge of replacing a key figurehead without further eroding public trust or stalling the country’s precarious path toward EU accession.