The Democratic Party (PDM) proposes structurally reforming the Government by reducing the number of ministries from 16 to 9, IPN reports.

The nine ministries are: Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure; Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration; Ministry of Finance; Ministry of the Interior; Ministry of Justice; Ministry of Defense; Ministry of Education, Culture and Research; Ministry of Health and Social Protection; Ministry of Regional Development, Agriculture and Environment.

After the party’s working meeting on May 10, the Democratic leader Vlad Plahotniuc said the number of governmental agencies should also be cut. After the reorganization, the vacant executive posts will be occupied by professionals who will not be named based on political criteria. The reform will help to reduce the costs for maintaining the institutions and to improve the quality of services provided for the people.

The PDM intends to start to implement the proposal immediately after it is discussed with the partners of the ruling coalition.