TRIBUNA continues its project presenting political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to recall what happened on October 24, 2025.

End-of-Term Press Conferences

At a press conference, Sergiu Lazarencu presented his achievements as Minister of Environment and announced that he would continue his work as a Member of Parliament representing the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), with responsibility for environmental issues.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi reviewed the main achievements and initiatives undertaken since taking office during a press conference.

Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea also presented the results of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s activities for the 2021–2025 period at a press conference.

Alexandru Munteanu Nominated

On the morning of October 24, members of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) held consultations with the head of state regarding the nomination of a candidate for the position of prime minister. PAS proposed Alexandru Munteanu for the position.

Shortly afterward, Maia Sandu signed the decree appointing Alexandru Munteanu as the designated candidate for prime minister.

Ukrainian Delegation Visits the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Moldova hosted an official visit by a delegation from Ukraine’s Central Election Commission, led by its chairman, Oleg Didenko.

The Ukrainian delegation met with members of Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission to learn about the institution’s experience in organizing and conducting the parliamentary elections held on September 28, 2025.

Renato Usatîi’s Proposal

Following consultations with President Maia Sandu on the formation of the new government, Renato Usatîi, leader of Our Party, proposed that the mayors of Chișinău, Bălți, and Cahul become members of the government.

Presidential Decree

On Friday, October 24, 2025, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu signed a decree awarding state distinctions to several prominent figures in literature in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development of culture.

Cristina Gherasimov Meets with Germany’s Ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov held talks with Hubert Knirsch, the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Moldova.

The discussions focused on the progress Moldova had made toward European integration and the priorities for the upcoming period.

European Council Meeting

A European Council meeting took place in Brussels, during which European Union leaders reaffirmed their firm support for the Republic of Moldova’s European path and congratulated the country on the results of the recent parliamentary elections.

The European Council took note of the European Commission’s assessment that the “Fundamentals,” “Internal Market,” and “External Relations” clusters were ready to be opened.

Information from Parliament

Parliament released data showing that the average age of MPs in the 12th Legislature was 48.

The new legislature included 12 MPs aged under 35. Another 49 MPs were between 36 and 50 years old, while 31 parliamentarians were aged between 51 and 62.

The youngest MPs in the 12th Legislature were 26-year-olds Anastasia Nichita and Eugeniu Sinchevici, both elected on the Party of Action and Solidarity’s electoral list.

Ion Ceban’s Message

Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban issued a message marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, an organization regarded as a symbol of peace, cooperation, and respect for human rights.

PDA’s Statement

In a statement, the “Democracy at Home” Party (PDA) said it was fighting for democracy in the Republic of Moldova and, for this reason, opposed the appointment of Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister.

According to the party, it was unacceptable for a political formation that had won an absolute majority in Parliament to propose a technocrat or independent expert for the position of prime minister at the very beginning of its term.

“Victory” Bloc Representative Detained

The head of the “Victory” Bloc’s territorial office in Bălți was detained by law enforcement officers.

The 56-year-old man was under criminal investigation on suspicion of illegally financing political parties, electoral corruption, and money laundering.

Source: Political Almanac 2025