Moldova Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns, prompting political tension

Alexandru Munteanu stepped down as Prime Minister of Moldova without arranging an interim administration, a move analysts say reveals strained relations with the governing party and the presidency. Public policy expert Andrei Curăraru noted that a prime minister should ensure continuity until a successor is appointed, and highlighted that only two previous Moldovan premiers – Chiril Gaburici in 2015 and Ion Chicu in 2020 – left office without securing an interim.

President Maia Sandu announced that consultations with parliamentary factions will begin immediately to name a new premier. Opposition parties, including the Alternative National Movement and the Socialists, said they would not take part in the talks.

Munteanu’s wealth declaration, filed with the National Integrity Authority, shows he earned more than 216,000 lei in the first half of 2026 from his premiership, plus roughly 13,000 USD from a U.S. financial platform. He owns a 136 m² apartment valued at €677 000, two small agricultural plots, and a BMW 750LD now worth about €700 000. The filing also lists bank accounts and securities in Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Italy and the United States. In his resignation statement, Munteanu said he could no longer serve in line with his principles, citing personal disagreements with Education Minister Dan Perciun.