Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns after eight months in office
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned after eight months in office. President Maia Sandu said she would begin consultations with the country's political parties on Monday to select a new prime minister.
In Moldova, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has resigned just eight months after taking office. The prime minister's departure also means the resignation of the government he led.
President Maia Sandu announced she would begin consultations with the country's political parties on Monday to choose a new prime minister. That process points to a transition period until a new cabinet can be formed.
For Moldova, which is pursuing its bid to join the European Union, the change of government is being watched closely for its bearing on political stability. Analysts are focused on the priorities of the next administration and how its reform agenda will take shape in the coming weeks.
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