The new prime minister is expected to lead Moldova into the EU and also wants to resolve the Transnistria issue

On Friday, the Moldovan parliament elected Alexandru Munteanu as the new prime minister, who is tasked with leading the country on its path to European Union membership. Munteanu, a 61-year-old economist and former World Bank employee, received the support of 55 of the 101 members of parliament.

This change was made possible by the victory of President Maia Sandu's pro-European Party for Action and Solidarity in the September elections.

The new prime minister faces difficult tasks, including high inflation, modernization of the energy sector, and reform of the judiciary. Joining the EU requires years of preparation and fundamental reforms.

He named “the European Union, peace, and growth” as his government's priorities. He also signaled his willingness to resolve the conflict with the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria. He expressed his conviction that accession to the Union is “theoretically possible” even without its reintegration, but at the same time sees an opportunity for dialogue.

(reuters, max)