TRIBUNA continues its project presenting political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to recall what happened on 14 October 2025.

Congratulations to Chișinău Residents

President Maia Sandu and the capital’s mayor, Ion Ceban, congratulated the residents of Chișinău on the occasion of City Day. The mayor laid flowers at the Monument to Stephen the Great and Holy, and later attended several festive events in central Chișinău.

Cristina Gherasimov in Brussels

During her visit to Brussels, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov met with Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement. They discussed the pace of reforms and preparations for the next steps on Moldova’s European agenda. Cristina Gherasimov also participated in a meeting of the Working Group on Enlargement and Countries Negotiating EU Accession.

Announcement by the PAS Leader

Igor Grosu, leader of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), announced in a Facebook post that PAS would wait for the Constitutional Court to validate the parliamentary mandates and for President Maia Sandu to convene the Parliament’s inaugural sitting. After the parliamentary factions were formed, the party would present Alexandru Munteanu’s candidacy for the position of Prime Minister to the President.

At the time, Alexandru Munteanu was not a public figure and was introduced as a Moldovan economist, university professor, and businessman.

Announcement by the “Alternative” Bloc

The “Alternative” Bloc announced that it had taken note of the announcement regarding Alexandru Munteanu as a potential candidate for the position of Prime Minister. The bloc stated that it would present its position on the matter following the official announcement by the country’s President.

Alexandru Munteanu’s First Statements

Alexandru Munteanu, the potential nominee for Prime Minister, made his first statements in a Facebook post following the announcement by Igor Grosu, leader of the Action and Solidarity Party, regarding the decision to nominate him for the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova. He confirmed that discussions were underway regarding his nomination and said he would share more information about himself after being officially designated.

Source: Political Almanac 2025