Mariana Durleșteanu named first vice‑president of Moldova's Respect Movement party

On 31 July 2026 the political party Mișcarea Respect Moldova held a National Political Council meeting and reorganised its leadership. Former finance minister and ex‑ambassador to the United Kingdom Mariana Durleșteanu was elected first vice‑president. The vice‑presidency also went to former parliament speaker and interim president Marian Lupu and former minister of Education, Culture and Research Lilia Pogolșa. The party’s Permanent Bureau now includes President Veaceslav Burlac and Secretary‑General Sergiu Curnic. Party leader Burlac said the new team brings experienced public‑administration professionals, stating, “Cea mai mare valoare a unei echipe sunt oamenii. Venim în fața cetățenilor cu profesioniști care și-au demonstrat competența și integritatea în funcțiile pe care le‑au exercitat.” The restructured leadership will coordinate the party’s strategic directions on economic development, rule of law and restoring citizen trust.