Alexandru Munteanu resigned as Moldova's prime minister, and his resignation triggered the resignation of the government. The resignation was announced as a surprise. Munteanu said he could no longer carry out his mandate in accordance with his principles and convictions. He had served as prime minister since November 2025; Deutsche Welle reported that his tenure lasted eight months. The ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), now in its second consecutive term, remains in power. President Maia Sandu will hold consultations with parliamentary groups and then nominate a candidate for prime minister. Sandu said a successor would be appointed quickly to continue Moldova's pro‑EU course, according to Deutsche Welle, and added that she had expected more involvement from Munteanu in complicated decisions and reforms, as reported by the Kyiv Independent.