Former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the new Government must continue the reforms and projects started in the last eight months, mentioning among the priorities the reform of local public administration, tax reform, digitalization, attracting investments, infrastructure projects and strengthening energy independence. The statements were made after the Parliament granted a vote of confidence to the new cabinet of ministers led by Vasile Tofan, IPN reports.

In a message published on social networks, the former head of the Government mentioned that he also hopes for the continuity of projects regarding the reform of the judiciary, the strengthening of the defense capacity, support for agriculture, environmental protection, as well as reforms in the fields of health, education and social assistance.

At the same time, referring to the reform of the public administration, Alexandru Munteanu mentioned that it has generated controversy, but he believes that it must be carried out in a transparent and professional manner. At the same time, he added that the Prime Minister’s new Control Body must be consolidated, and public spending and the size of the administrative apparatus analyzed and adjusted.

The former prime minister also mentioned the tax reform, which he described as one of the most difficult reforms a government can undertake. He argued that the project was professionally developed and subjected to public consultations in order to improve it, rejecting claims that the reform was hastily imposed or dictated by the International Monetary Fund.

He noted that, in agreement with the IMF, the approval of the new program for the Republic of Moldova was postponed from July to September to allow for further consultations on the tax reform. He expressed hope that the new government would see this process through to the end.