TRIBUNA continues its project presenting political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to recall what happened on November 3, 2025.

New Ministers Introduced

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu introduced the new members of the Government to the teams within their respective ministries. The Prime Minister wished each minister and their teams success, emphasizing that, through joint efforts, the Republic of Moldova would be able to continue its transformation into a prosperous country and accelerate its progress toward European integration.

Natalia Plugaru’s Press Conference

Minister of Labour and Social Protection Natalia Plugaru announced at a press conference that the Government would provide energy compensation for the 2025–2026 cold season. She also urged household consumers to register for the Government’s “Ajutor la Contor” (Assistance with Utility Bills) program through the compensatii.gov.md platform.

CEC Launches Consultations

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) launched a second round of public consultations on the draft decision approving the methodology for conducting engagements based on agreed-upon procedures concerning the financial management of political parties.

The Commission also informed voters in localities where new local elections were scheduled for November 16, 2025, that they could submit applications to vote at their place of stay.

EIB Announcement

The Bureau for European Integration (EIB) announced that the submission period for the “Crăciunul mEU acasă” (My Christmas at Home) illustration contest had ended.

The winning illustration was to become the image featured on the Bureau for European Integration’s official 2026 Christmas greeting cards, which would be sent to all its partners.

Vlad Filat’s Analysis

Vlad Filat, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova, published an analysis presenting evidence that “The Republic of Moldova is aging rapidly: the country is facing demographic decline.”

Mihai Popșoi Attends UNESCO Conference

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi participated in the proceedings of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference.

During the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of international cooperation in promoting peace, education, culture, and respect for diversity.

Sentence for Illegal Political Financing

The Chișinău Court, Buiucani branch, handed down a conviction against the former head of the Edineț territorial office of the former Șor Political Party for complicity in knowingly accepting political party financing from an organized criminal group.

The court sentenced her to four years in prison, to be served in a semi-closed women’s penitentiary. She was also banned for five years from engaging in accounting and financial management activities within political parties and from holding membership in political parties.

New Government Securities Subscription Period

The Ministry of Finance opened a new subscription period for government securities (VMS), available online through eVMS.md. The subscription period ran from November 3 to 12, 2025.

Ion Ceban’s Statements

During a meeting of the municipal services, Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban announced that a series of proposals addressing the capital’s problems would be prepared and submitted to the new Government.

The mayor also said he had discussed with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu the need for more extensive meetings to address the capital’s problems and priorities.

At the same meeting, Ceban announced that he would mark two years in office during his second term in the coming days and present an activity report.

Prosecutors’ Requests

During a hearing at the Buiucani Court, prosecutors requested a 15-year prison sentence for former Democratic Party MP Constantin Țuțu, along with a 15-year ban on holding public office.

The prosecutors also requested that the seizure of the land on which his house is located, the residential property itself, and a bank account remain in place. The total assets involved exceeded 3 million lei and 20,000 euros.

Constantin Țuțu was absent from the hearing. He pleaded not guilty.

ALDE’s Request

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) called on Parliament to urgently adopt the Law on the Functioning of the Romanian Language, describing the initiative as an absolute national priority.

Source: Political Almanac 2025