- 3d ago
Moldova's Sandu picks financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister after political crisis
President Maia Sandu named 44-year-old private equity partner Vasile Tofan on Saturday, tasking him with steering Moldova's economy and EU accession after the previous premier resigned this month.
- Jul 4
Moldova prime minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns citing loss of mandate, as MOLDATSA salary scandal engulfs government
Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stepped down on Friday, saying he could no longer govern according to his principles. The resignation triggers the fall of the entire government and comes amid public outrage over inflated pay at the state air traffic agency.
- Jul 3
Moldova’s prime minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns amid scandals and reform backlash
The pro-European government collapses as Munteanu says he can no longer govern by his principles, citing no specific reason. President Maia Sandu denies interference and plans to name a successor next week.
- Jun 15
EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union formally launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, opening the first cluster of reform chapters after Budapest's new government ended a two-year Hungarian veto.
- Jun 15
EU opens first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, unblocking accession talks after Hungarian veto lifted
The European Union opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, four years after granting both countries candidate status and two years after formal accession talks began. The 'fundamentals' cluster covers rule of law, judiciary reform and anti-corruption and will be the last to close.
- Jun 14
Interim Romanian PM Bolojan pledges PNL backing for Moldova's EU bid at PAS congress after Țiganca tribute
Interim Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan, speaking at the ruling PAS party congress in Chișinău, pledged the National Liberal Party's continued support for Moldova's EU integration and advised the party to leverage its parliamentary majority.
- Jun 14
Nicușor Dan names liberal Adrian Veștea as Romania's new prime minister-designate after Tomac resigns
President Nicușor Dan has designated PNL first vice-president Adrian Veștea to form a new government, hours after MEP Eugen Tomac stepped down as prime minister-designate. Veștea, a veteran liberal with 30 years in the party, says he wants a political government that assumes real reforms.
- Jun 13
Romania's interim PM Ilie Bolojan heads to Chișinău as EU opens accession path for Moldova
Romania's interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan will travel to Chișinău on 13–14 June for meetings with Moldovan state institutions and to attend the governing PAS party congress, one day after the EU cleared the first cluster of accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine.
- Jun 12
EU clears opening of first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova as Hungary lifts veto
All 27 EU member states have agreed to launch the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first intergovernmental conference set for Monday, 15 June 2026. The move comes after Hungary's new government lifted its veto following an agreement on minority rights.
- Jun 12
EU agrees to advance Ukraine and Moldova accession talks as Hungary lifts veto, first session on Monday
Ambassadors from all 27 EU states agreed on Friday to open the first phase of membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The talks begin Monday after Hungary’s new government dropped its predecessor’s block.
- Jun 8
Poland's president moves to strip Zelensky of Order of the White Eagle, Tusk urges direct talks
President Karol Nawrocki asked the Chapter of the Order of the White Eagle on Monday to consider revoking Volodymyr Zelensky's highest Polish state decoration, awarded in 2023, after the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after the UPA. Prime Minister Donald Tusk publicly called on both presidents to hold direct talks, warning that emotions could destroy Polish-Ukrainian solidarity.
