Designated Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu appeared before Parliament on Friday to request a vote of confidence for his government program, “EU, Peace, Development,” and his proposed Cabinet. He stated that the government’s main goal is to prepare the Republic of Moldova for EU accession and turn reforms into tangible benefits for citizens.
“Like many of my fellow citizens, I have been proud to witness Moldova’s progress in recent years. As someone who has served my country wherever I was, I have seen how courage, perseverance, and collective effort transformed our nation — from a captured state ignored on the international stage into a respected one, admired for its lessons in democracy and freedom. It is a great honor for me to serve my country today. I thank President Maia Sandu and the PAS faction for their trust — and above all, the citizens, whose determination makes this European path possible,” Munteanu said.
He pledged to lead through listening and work, not populism:
“I will tell the truth, even when solutions require collective effort. Dialogue must be two-way. Differences of opinion are normal in a democracy — what matters is that they do not divert us from our chosen direction: a European future, a better life, and security for every family.”
Government Program:
EU, Peace, Development
The program outlines Moldova’s strategic direction for the coming decades, aiming to deliver EU accession benefits even before the process formally ends — through investments, jobs, modern services, and efficient administration.
Key priorities:
- Efficient governance – modernization, transparency, full digitalization, and cybersecurity.
- European integration – complete accession negotiations by 2028.
- Competitive economy – €4 billion in investments, support for 25,000 enterprises, expanded EU market access.
- Education for the future – 6 billion lei for inclusive, modern schools.
- Clean environment – 60,000 ha of new forests, river revitalization, circular economy.
- Health and active living – modern hospitals, digital healthcare, university clinic networks.
- Energy independence – full interconnection with the EU market, renewable expansion.
- Infrastructure – 9 billion lei in development projects, 3,000 km of modernized roads.
- Welfare and inclusion – minimum wage raised to 10,000 lei, 5,000 new nursery places, social support for elderly and disabled people.
- Modern agriculture – green technologies, irrigation, EU access.
- Safe communities – modern borders, crisis management center, stronger police presence.
- Fair justice – judicial evaluation, full digitalization, anti-corruption measures.
- Culture and identity – “Cultural Voucher” expansion, heritage protection, diaspora engagement.
- Reintegration and cohesion – peace and shared EU benefits on both sides of the Dniester.
- Foreign policy and security – smart diplomacy, diaspora support, modernized National Army.
“I thank our strategic partners — the European Union, the United States, and our brothers across the Prut in Romania,” Munteanu added.
Proposed Cabinet
- Eugen Osmochescu – Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
- Mihai Popsoi – Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Cristina Gherasimov – Minister for European Integration
- Vladimir Bolea – Deputy PM, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development
- Valeriu Chiveri – Minister for Reintegration
- Dan Perciun – Minister of Education and Research
- Daniella Misail-Nichitin – Minister of Internal Affairs
- Vladislav Cojuhari – Minister of Justice
- Ludmila Catlabuga – Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry
- Andrian Gavrilita – Minister of Finance
- Natalia Plugaru – Minister of Labor and Social Protection
- Emil Ceban – Minister of Health
- Gheorghe Hajder – Minister of Environment
- Cristian Jardan – Minister of Culture
- Dorin Junghietu – Minister of Energy
- Anatolie Nosatii – Minister of Defense
In closing, Munteanu acknowledged the role of the opposition, calling for unity in shaping Moldova’s European future:
“Where there are no questions or debates, there is no democracy. Let us reflect on three essential questions:
- How do we, Moldovans, want to speak about our country in a few years?
- How do we want others to speak about Moldova?
- What country do we want to leave to our children and grandchildren?
We are ready to work so that these answers become reality. I invite everyone to unite our efforts for Moldova’s prosperity and European path.”