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Moldova appoints pro-EU Munteanu as prime minister
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 31, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Quick Summary
Moldova's parliament has appointed pro-EU economist Alexandru Munteanu as the new prime minister, marking a shift towards a pro-European economic direction.
Moldova Names Pro-European Economist Alexandru Munteanu as PM
Moldova's New Leadership and Economic Direction
KYIV (Reuters) -Moldova's parliament voted on Friday to appoint pro-EU economist Alexandru Munteanu as the country's new prime minister.
Background of Alexandru Munteanu
Munteanu, who also founded an investment firm, has not previously held political office. He has worked outside the country for some 20 years.
Parliamentary Vote Details
(Reporting by Alexander TanasEditing by Alison Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •Moldova's parliament appoints Alexandru Munteanu as PM.
- •Munteanu is a pro-EU economist with no prior political office.
- •He founded an investment firm and worked abroad for 20 years.
- •The appointment signals a pro-European economic direction.
- •The decision was reported by Reuters from Kyiv.
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