Moldovan officials Radu Marian resigns and Domnica Manole defends court decision amid scandals

On 29 June 2026, Radu Marian stepped down as president of Moldova’s parliamentary Committee for Economy, Budget and Finance after the Moldatsa state airline scandal. Opposition deputies accused external interference in the appointment of Moldatsa’s leadership and called for broader investigations, while PAS lawmakers described the resignation as a responsible political gesture.

In a separate controversy, Constitutional Court President Domnica Manole rejected claims that she is liable for a €560,000 payment ordered to Slovenian agribusiness firm Seksimp Group. Manole argued that her role was limited to a 2011 debt‑recovery decision and that the larger loss stemmed from forced‑sale proceedings. Critics highlighted her 2012 involvement in a Court of Appeal ruling later condemned by the European Court of Human Rights, prompting calls for her recusal and a parliamentary inquiry into possible conflicts of interest.