Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns after eight months in office.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on July 3, 2026, triggering the collapse of his cabinet. President Maia Sandu accepted the resignation and said consultations to appoint a new prime minister would begin the following week. Munteanu gave no full explanation for his departure beyond stating he could no longer exercise his mandate in accordance with his principles.
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“Moldova: Prime Minister Munteanu resigns”
“Moldovan prime minister Munteanu steps down in surprise trigger for government crisis”
“Moldova's prime minister steps down, triggering the government's resignation”
“Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down”
“Moldovan Prime Minister Resigns As Graft Scandal Shakes Country”
“Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation”