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Moldovan Economy Minister Resigns Amid Political Crisis - Prime Minister
Moldovan Economy Minister Resigns Amid Political Crisis - Prime Minister
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CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Moldovan Economy Minister Sergiu Gaibu resigned on Wednesday in a bid to increase the efficiency of the government's work amid the ongoing... 17.11.2022, Sputnik International
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In August, the prime minister pledged to evaluate the work of all ministers during their first year in office. In November, Gavrilita also admitted the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, citing the need for leadership able to resolve the protracted crises."Today I was asked what was going on in the government, about rumors and speculation. I repeat, we have had consultations based on analyzes related to the more efficient work of state institutions. We have discussed the reform of some portfolios to communicate in a better way. Today Economy Minister Sergiu Gaibu resigned," Gavrilita said ahead of a cabinet meeting.Gaibu will be replaced by Dumitru Alaiba, the head of the parliamentary committee for the economy, budget and finance, according to the Moldovan prime minister.Moldovan parliament speaker Igor Grosu said on Wednesday that the Moldovan authorities could replace some other ministers in the future.The speaker said that Moldova's cabinet overhaul would not affect Gavrilita.The work of ministers and the current situation in the country, facing a number of crises in different areas, are being carefully analyzed before deciding to replace ministers in the cabinet, the official added.Moldova's government has been repeatedly accused of failing to cope with the economic crisis, as the inflation hit a 20-year record of 33.5% year-on-year in mid-summer. The country's leadership has also been criticized for its unwillingness to negotiate better gas prices with Russia and for putting political pressure on the opposition.Numerous polls have shown that around 60% of Moldova's population doubts the ability of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity to stay in power for another three years until the next parliamentary elections. In addition, roughly 70% of Moldovans have been shown to be disappointed with the policies of the authorities and almost 65% have supported a change of government.Mass protests that have engulfed the country in the past months have been demanding the government resign.
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Moldovan Economy Minister Resigns Amid Political Crisis - Prime Minister
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Moldovan Economy Minister Sergiu Gaibu resigned on Wednesday in a bid to increase the efficiency of the government's work amid the ongoing political, economic and security crises, Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita said.
In August, the prime minister pledged to evaluate the work of all ministers during their first year in office. In November, Gavrilita also admitted the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, citing the need for leadership able to resolve the protracted crises.
"Today I was asked what was going on in the government, about rumors and speculation. I repeat, we have had consultations based on analyzes related to the more efficient work of state institutions. We have discussed the reform of some portfolios to communicate in a better way. Today Economy Minister Sergiu Gaibu resigned," Gavrilita said ahead of a cabinet meeting.
Gaibu will be replaced by Dumitru Alaiba, the head of the parliamentary committee for the economy, budget and finance, according to the Moldovan prime minister.
Moldovan parliament speaker Igor Grosu said on Wednesday that the Moldovan authorities could replace some other ministers in the future.
"It is possible that the time to intervene in other areas would come, this is not ruled out, nothing has been decided yet. We will have other meetings, if necessary, to boost work in certain areas. We are talking about ministers now," Grosu said in a televised appearance on the Jurnal TV broadcaster.
The speaker said that Moldova's cabinet overhaul would not affect Gavrilita.
The work of ministers and the current situation in the country, facing a number of crises in different areas, are being carefully analyzed before deciding to replace ministers in the cabinet, the official added.
Moldova's government has been repeatedly accused of failing to cope with the economic crisis, as the inflation hit a 20-year record of 33.5% year-on-year in mid-summer. The country's leadership has also been criticized for its unwillingness to negotiate better gas prices with Russia and for putting political pressure on the opposition.
Numerous polls have shown that around 60% of Moldova's population doubts the ability of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity to stay in power for another three years until the next parliamentary elections. In addition, roughly 70% of Moldovans have been shown to be disappointed with the policies of the authorities and almost 65% have supported a change of government.
Mass protests that have engulfed the country in the past months have been demanding the government resign.
