Opposition parties have harshly criticized the new government, saying that it does not offer real solutions, only electoral promises, and that it will ultimately be a “sacrificial lamb.” At the same time, MPs from the parliamentary majority told the plenary session of Parliament that the new executive has a historic mission—to prepare the country for integration into the European Union, IPN reports.
The chairwoman of the Communist Party faction, Diana Caraman, said that today the parliamentary majority will vote for the new government imposed by Brussels, but later it will regret this decision.
Alexandr Stoianoglo, a member of the Alternative Bloc faction, criticized the fact that the new executive does not include the Bashkan of Gagauzia. According to him, the goal of the new government should be to consolidate society, not to divide it even further. The government must demonstrate that Gagauzia matters and is not being marginalized.
The leader of the PSRM faction, Igor Dodon, said that people voted in the elections for political parties with electoral programs that must be implemented through the government program. “Deputies vote on a government program based on commitments to citizens. What do we have in reality? A total difference between the PAS commitment and the PAS government program,” said the socialist leader.
Elena Gritco, a member of the Our Party political party, recalled that the faction had proposed postponing the vote for a week so that the activity program could be transformed from a list of intentions into a real plan with concrete actions, as demanded by citizens. Unfortunately, however, they were not heard. “The country needs quality, not haste,” the MP added.
Alexandru Versinin, a member of parliament representing the Democracy at Home Party, stated that the Republic of Moldova can only be saved by people with dignity, not by diplomas. According to him, nothing will change in four years, and Moldova will again lose tens of thousands of people.
Members of the Action and Solidarity Party faction expressed opposing views and offered encouragement. “The new government and parliament have a historic mission—to prepare the country for signing the EU accession treaty,” said Sergiu Lazarencu, a member of the PAS faction.
The Vice-President of Parliament, Doina Gherman, noted that the newly appointed government is politically committed, and that the three previously announced objectives will be prioritized: the EU, peace, and development. In the opinion of the PAS deputy, the Munteanu government has the power and the ability to achieve these objectives.
The cabinet, led by Alexandru Munteanu, was sworn in with the votes of 55 deputies from the Action and Solidarity Party, after more than eight hours of debates and speeches.
