Announcement by the Designated Prime Minister

Alexandru Munteanu, the designated candidate for prime minister, announced three more members of his Cabinet: Valeriu Chiveri as Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, Eugen Osmochescu as Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, and Andrian Gavriliță as Minister of Finance.

Searches in the Case Concerning Attempts to Destabilize the Country

Officers from the Northern Investigations Directorate of the National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), together with prosecutors from the Prosecutor’s Office for Combating Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) and officers from the “Fulger” Special Police Brigade, conducted several searches in northern Moldova.

The searches were part of a criminal investigation into the alleged preparation of destabilization attempts and mass disorder in the Republic of Moldova, reportedly involving travel to and training in Serbia. Two suspects were detained.

As some members of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) were implicated in the case, the party strongly condemned what it described as a “new wave of political repression” targeting its representatives. The PSRM stated that this was “another attempt to establish a one-party dictatorship and suppress freedom of opinion.”

Maxim Moroșan, head of the PSRM’s Bălți organization and a municipal councillor, said that his car had been seized, but not his honor or conscience.

Ion Ceban’s Statements

During a meeting of Chișinău City Hall’s services, Mayor Ion Ceban commented on the formation of the new government, stating that appointments to public office should neither be made for appearances nor coordinated behind the scenes.

He also argued that the capital’s mayor should be a member of the government, describing such an initiative as “legal, logical, and correct,” given the municipality’s economic and administrative importance.

Vlad Filat’s Address

Former Prime Minister Vlad Filat, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM), addressed President Maia Sandu, stating that the Republic of Moldova needed democracy and calling for the restoration of constitutional balance.

Appeal to Voters

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that voters in localities where new local elections were scheduled for November 16 were encouraged to verify the accuracy of electoral lists and check which polling station they were assigned to.

Our Party’s Initiative

Our Party (PN) announced an unprecedented initiative in Moldovan politics: introducing a mechanism for rotating MPs so that citizens could become acquainted with more professionals from the party’s team.

Consultations Held by the Designated Prime Minister

Alexandru Munteanu, the designated candidate for prime minister, met with representatives of civil society to discuss a more transparent governing process based on open dialogue.

He also held consultations with representatives of trade union confederations, the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova, and the agricultural sector.

Interior Minister Presents Activity Report

Interior Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin presented a review of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ four years of activity, highlighting the main achievements in ensuring citizens’ safety and modernizing the institution.

Igor Grosu’s Announcement

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu held a working meeting with the leaders of the parliamentary factions.

Following the meeting, Grosu announced that Parliament would convene for sessions on October 30 and 31.

PAS Thanks Its Donors

The Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) announced that 1,522 people had donated to the party’s election campaign.

Party representatives thanked the donors and reported that the smallest donation amounted to 10 lei, while the largest donations were 96,600 lei from an individual and 193,200 lei from a legal entity.

National Police Chief Receives a Distinction

President Maia Sandu signed decrees awarding distinctions to the leadership of the National Police.

Viorel Cernăuțeanu, head of the General Inspectorate of Police, was promoted to the rank of Chief Commissioner, equivalent to lieutenant general and the highest rank in the National Police hierarchy.

Source: Political Almanac 2025