Moldova’s prime minister quits, triggering government’s resignation
Key takeaways
- Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company.
- “The moment I realized that I could no longer carry out my mandate in accordance with my principles and convictions, I chose to step down,” Munteanu said in a post on social media on Friday.
- “I will continue to serve my country from whatever position I may hold,” he added.
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Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Alexandru Munteanu has stepped down as Moldova's prime minister [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and Reuters Published On 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Moldova’s Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned from a position he has held since November, in a surprise announcement that also triggered the resignation of the government.
“The moment I realized that I could no longer carry out my mandate in accordance with my principles and convictions, I chose to step down,” Munteanu said in a post on social media on Friday.