OPINION // Rapid formation of new Government, mandatory signal of stability for external partners of the Republic of Moldova

The rapid formation of a new Cabinet is an urgent domestic political necessity and, at the same time, a strong message to external partners regarding the preservation of stability, predictability and the European path of the Republic of Moldova. The opinion was expressed for MOLDPRES by political analyst Mihai Isac, in the context of the resignation of the Government led by Alexandru Munteanu.

According to the analyst, Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation does not leave the country without a government, but officially opens the procedure for forming a new cabinet.


“The first effect is legal and immediate. Once the prime minister resigns, the entire Government automatically resigns. The Constitutional Court has specified that, in the case of a public announcement, the resignation takes effect from the moment of the announcement, and the Government’s resignation operates by law, without Parliament being able to accept or reject it in a political sense,” said Mihai Isac.


Afterwards, the Government remains with limited powers and only performs functions related to the administration of public affairs.


“This means administrative continuity, such as paying salaries, managing public services, taking current decisions, but not a full political mandate for major reforms or far‑reaching decisions,” explained Mihai Isac.


The analyst emphasized the importance of the political consultations with the parliamentary factions announced by President Maia Sandu, after which a candidate for the position of prime minister is to be nominated.


“The head of state has already announced that she will start these consultations next week, and PAS holds the majority in Parliament, which can allow for a quick solution if the majority remains united,” the analyst said.


Under the legal procedures, the nominated candidate will have 15 days to request Parliament’s vote of confidence for the government program and the list of ministers. Parliament grants confidence by the vote of the majority of elected MPs, after which the president appoints the Government, and it effectively takes office on the day the oath is taken.

Mihai Isac stressed that the fastest and most desirable scenario is the swift organization of consultations, the nomination of a new candidate, a vote in Parliament and the swearing in of a new Cabinet.


“A crisis scenario appears only if the parliamentary majority does not agree on a prime minister or if the investiture votes fail. Then we could face political deadlock and, ultimately, early elections,” the analyst pointed out.


Beyond the internal constitutional effects, the resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu also has an important external dimension, says Mihai Isac. According to him, for investors, international financial institutions and partner states, this decision sends a signal of political uncertainty, even if it does not automatically amount to a state crisis.

He added that “the Republic of Moldova has functioning institutions and clear procedures for appointing a new prime minister, but the real test is the speed with which these procedures will be followed and the ability of the political class to avoid a prolonged deadlock.”


“For the external image of the Republic of Moldova, the simple fact that a prime minister leaves matters less than the way in which the state manages this departure. An orderly, rapid and transparent process can convey the message that democratic institutions are functioning, that the parliamentary majority remains capable of governing and that strategic priorities are not being abandoned. By contrast, a long interim period, contradictory statements or visible political infighting can fuel the perception of instability, and this perception is costly for a country that needs investment, external financing and diplomatic support,” said the analyst.


Mihai Isac also referred to the impact of this decision in the context of our country’s European path, stressing that it is important for the new Government to maintain the pace of reforms.


“The Republic of Moldova is at a sensitive moment on its European path. On 15 June 2026, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova opened the first negotiation cluster for accession, which includes the rule of law, the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform and economic criteria. That is precisely why European partners will be watching whether the new Government maintains the pace of reforms and whether it will have the necessary political authority to deliver results,” the analyst specified.


In this morning, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced that he is leaving office after eight months in charge. Shortly afterwards, President Maia Sandu held a press conference in which she announced the launch of consultations with the parliamentary factions for the nomination of a candidate for the position of prime minister.