The Government of the Republic of Moldova has appointed Sergiu Litvinenco and Domnica Manole as judges to the Constitutional Court. The cabinet of ministers approved the decision, reports IPN.
“We propose the appointment of Domnica Manole as a judge at the Constitutional Court for a six-year term starting August 17, 2025,” announced Secretary of State Ana Calinici.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean praised Manole’s over 20-year career in the judiciary, describing it as marked by “professionalism with bold, balanced decisions.”
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The Government also proposed Sergiu Litvinenco for a six-year term beginning on August 17. Recean emphasized Litvinenco’s key role in justice reform, saying, “He initiated and essentially designed Moldova’s most difficult reform—justice. He provided the tools to clean up the system and build the rule of law. It is vital for both citizens and the business environment.”
Separately, the Superior Council of Magistracy appointed Ion Malanciuc to the Constitutional Court. Malanciuc serves as a magistrate at the Criuleni Court and is temporarily transferred to the Supreme Court of Justice.
The Constitutional Court has six judges, each serving a six-year term. Parliament appoints two judges, the Government appoints two, and the Superior Council of Magistrates appoints the remaining two.
Five of the six judicial mandates are set to expire. Last week, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu announced that the Legislature will nominate Nicolae Rosca and Liuba Sova, who serve on the Court and were previously appointed by the Executive, as its candidates for reappointment.
Judge Viorica Puica, appointed by the Superior Council of Magistracy following the death of Eduard Ababei in 2023, remains the only member not up for reappointment. She will serve until November 24, 2029.