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Executive branch Moldova, in 33 editions.
The entry for Moldova published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Valeriy MURAVSKY (since 28 May 1991), 1st Deputy Prime Minister Constantin OBOROC (since June 1990);
- 1st Deputy Prime Minister Constantin TAMPIZA (since June 1990);
- 1st Deputy Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since June 1990)
- Chief of State:
- President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990)
- Head of Legislature:
- Chairman of the Supreme Soviet (Premier) Valeriy MURAVSKIY (since May 1991);
- 1st Deputy Prime Minister Ian HADIRCA (since 11 May 1990);
- Deputy Prime Minister Victor PUSCASU, 21 November 1989;
- Deputy Prime Minister Mihial PLASICHUK, NA
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 8 December 1991; results - Mircea SNEGUR won 98.17% of vote
- Moldovan Supreme Soviet:
- last held 25 February 1990;
- results - Moldovan Popular Front 33%, Intermovement 34%, Communist Party 32%;
- seats - (366 total) Popular Front Club 35;
- Sovereignty Club 35;
- Club of Independent Deputies 25;
- Agrarian Club 110;
- Club Bujak 15;
- Reality Club 25;
- Soviet Moldova 80;
- remaining 41 seats probably belong to Onestr region deputies who usually boycott Moldovan legislative proceedings
president, prime minister, Cabinet of Ministers
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Prime Minister Valeriy MURAVSKY (since 28 May 1991), 1st Deputy Prime
Minister Constantin OBOROC (since June 1990); 1st Deputy Prime Minister
Constantin TAMPIZA (since June 1990); 1st Deputy Prime Minister Andrei
SANGHELI (since June 1990)
Chief of State:
President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990)
Head of Legislature:
Chairman of the Supreme Soviet (Premier) Valeriy MURAVSKIY (since May 1991);
1st Deputy Prime Minister Ian HADIRCA (since 11 May 1990); Deputy Prime
Minister Victor PUSCASU, 21 November 1989; Deputy Prime Minister Mihial
PLASICHUK, NA
President:
last held 8 December 1991; results - Mircea SNEGUR won 98.17% of vote
Moldovan Supreme Soviet:
last held 25 February 1990; results - Moldovan Popular Front 33%,
Intermovement 34%, Communist Party 32%; seats - (366 total) Popular Front
Club 35; Sovereignty Club 35; Club of Independent Deputies 25; Agrarian Club
110; Club Bujak 15; Reality Club 25; Soviet Moldova 80; remaining 41 seats
probably belong to Onestr region deputies who usually boycott Moldovan
legislative proceedings
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 8 December 1991 (next to be held NA1996); results - Mircea SNEGUR ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote
- Parliament:
- last held 25 February 1990 (next to be held NA 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (350 total) Christian Democratic Popular Front 50;
- Club of Independent Deputies 25;
- Agrarian Club 90;
- Social Democrats 60-70;
- Russian Conciliation Club 50;
- 60-70 seats belong to Dniester region deputies who usually boycott Moldovan legislative proceedings;
- the remaining seats filled by independents;
- note - until May 1991 was called Supreme Soviet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Mircea Ivanovich SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990)
- Head of Legislature:
- Chairman of the Parliament Petru LUCINSCHI (since 4 February 1993); Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
last held 8 December 1991 (next to be held NA1996); results - Mircea SNEGUR
ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote
Parliament:
last held 25 February 1990 (next to be held NA 1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (350 total) Christian Democratic Popular Front 50;
Club of Independent Deputies 25; Agrarian Club 90; Social Democrats 60-70;
Russian Conciliation Club 50; 60-70 seats belong to Dniester region deputies
who usually boycott Moldovan legislative proceedings; the remaining seats
filled by independents; note - until May 1991 was called Supreme Soviet
president, prime minister, Cabinet of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Mircea Ivanovich SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990)
Head of Legislature:
Chairman of the Parliament Petru LUCINSCHI (since 4 February 1993); Prime
Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992)
The entry for Moldova did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990);
- election last held 8 December 1991 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - Mircea SNEGUR ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote;
- note - President SNEGUR was named executive president by the Supreme Soviet on 3 September 1990 and was confirmed by popular election on 8 December 1991
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992; reappointed 5 April 1994 after elections for new legislature);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990);
election last held 8 December 1991 (next to be held NA 1996); results
- Mircea SNEGUR ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote; note - President
SNEGUR was named executive president by the Supreme Soviet on 3
September 1990 and was confirmed by popular election on 8 December
1991
head of government: Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992;
reappointed 5 April 1994 after elections for new legislature); First
Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990) was elected for a four-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 8 December 1991 (next to be held NA December 1996);
- results - Mircea SNEGUR ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote;
- note - President SNEGUR was named executive president by the Supreme Soviet on 3 September 1990 and was confirmed by popular election on 8 December 1991
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992; reappointed 5 April 1994 after elections for new legislature) was appointed by Parliament;
- First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister
chief of state: President Mircea SNEGUR (since 3 September 1990); 1990) was
elected for a four-year term by popular vote; election last held 8
December 1991 (next to be held NA December 1996); results
SNEGUR ran unopposed and won 98.17% of vote; note - President
was named executive president by the Supreme Soviet on 3
1990 and was confirmed by popular election on 8 December
head of government: Prime Minister Andrei SANGHELI (since 1 July 1992;
1992; reappointed 5 April 1994 after elections for new legislature); First legislature)
was appointed by Parliament; First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU
(since NA) NA April 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president on
recommendation of the prime minister
- chief of state :
- President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 17 November 1996;
- runoff election 1 December 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament
- election results:
- Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was elected president;
- percent of vote - LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%;
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBU was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997);
First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election last held 17 November 1996; runoff election 1 December 1996
(next to be held NA November 2000); following legislative elections,
the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition
is usually elected prime minister by Parliament
election results: Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was
elected president; percent of vote - LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%; Prime
Minister Ion CIUBU was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and
was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
- chief of state:
- President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 17 November 1996;
- runoff election 1 December 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament
- election results:
- Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was elected president;
- percent of vote-LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%;
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
chief of state : state: President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997);
First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election last held 17 November 1996; runoff election 1 December 1996
(next to be held NA November 2000); following legislative elections,
the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition
is usually elected prime minister by Parliament
election results: Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was
elected president; percent of vote - LUCINSCHI vote-LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%; Prime
Minister Ion CIUBU CIUBUC was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and
was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
- chief of state:
- President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997) and four deputy prime ministers
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 17 November 1996;
- runoff election 1 December 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition is usually elected prime minister by Parliament;
- names of deputy prime ministers are submitted by the prime minister for acceptance by the president
- election results:
- Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was elected president;
- percent of vote--LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%;
- Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
chief of state: President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC (since 15 January 1997);First Deputy Prime Minister Ion GUTU (since NA April 1994) 1997) and four deputy prime ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
recommendation of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election last held 17 November 1996; runoff election 1 December 1996
(next to be held NA November 2000); following legislative elections,
the leader of the majority party or leader of the majority coalition
is usually elected prime minister by Parliament Parliament; names of deputy
prime ministers are submitted by the prime minister for acceptance
by the president
election results: Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and was
elected president; percent of vote-LUCINSCHI vote--LUCINSCHI 54%, SNEGUR 46%; Prime
Minister Ion CIUBUC was appointed by the president 15 January 1997 and
and was elected by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 on 24 January 1997
- chief of state:
- President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dumitru BRAGHIS (since 21 December 1999), one first deputy prime minister and two deputy prime ministers
- cabinet:
- selected by prime minister-designate, subject to approval of parliament
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 17 November 1996;
- runoff election 1 December 1996 (next to be held NA November-December 2000);
- according to the Moldovan constitution, the president, on consulting with the parliament, will designate a candidate for the office of prime minister;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate will request a vote of confidence from the parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet
- election results:
- Petru LUCINSCHI elected president;
- percent of vote - Petru LUCINSCHI 54%, Mircea SNEGUR 46%;
- Dumitru BRAGHIS was nominated by the president 16 December 1999 and was elected prime minister by a parliamentary vote of 57-4 (40 abstentions) on 21 December 1999
chief of state: President Petru LUCINSCHI (since 15 January 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CIUBUC Dumitru BRAGHIS (since 15 January 21 December 1999), one first deputy prime minister and
1997)four two deputy prime ministers
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed selected by the president on the prime
recommendation of theminister minister-designate, subject to approval of parliament
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;November November-December 2000); following legislative elections,according to the leader of Moldovan constitution, the majority party or leader of president, on consulting with the majority coalition parliament, will designate a candidate for the office of
is usually elected prime minister by Parliament; namesdeputyprime ministers are submitted by minister; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister for acceptance minister-designate will request a vote of confidence from the
bypresident parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet
election results: Petru LUCINSCHI ran against Mircea SNEGUR and waselected president; percent of vote--LUCINSCHI vote - Petru LUCINSCHI 54%, Mircea SNEGUR 46%; Prime Dumitru BRAGHIS was
Minister Ion CIUBUCappointed nominated by the president 15 January 199716 December 1999 and was elected prime minister by a parliamentary vote of 75-15 57-4 (40 abstentions) on 24 January 1997 21 December 1999
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001) head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), three Deputy Prime Ministers: Valerian CRISTEA, Andrei CUCU, and Dmitri TODOROGLO (all since 19 April 2001) cabinet: selected by prime minister, subject to approval of Parliament elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 April 2001;
- presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct popular elections;
- Parliament's failure to chose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections (moved up a year to February 2001);
- according to the Moldovan constitution, the president, on consulting with Parliament, will designate a candidate for the office of prime minister;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate will request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated on 15 April 2001, cabinet received vote of confidence on 19 April 2001 election results: Vladimir VORONIN elected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CHRISTEA 3;
- Vasile TARLEV elected Prime Minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Petru LUCINSCHI Vladimir VORONIN (since 15 January 1997)4 April 2001) head of government: Prime Minister Dumitru BRAGHIS Vasile TARLEV (since 21 December 1999), one first deputy prime minister 15 April 2001), three Deputy Prime Ministers: Valerian CRISTEA, Andrei CUCU, and two deputy prime ministersDmitri TODOROGLO (all since 19 April 2001) cabinet: selected by prime minister-designate, minister, subject to approval of parliamentParliament elections: president elected by popular vote Parliament for a four-year term; election last held 17 November 1996; runoff election 1 4 April 2001; presidential elections were scheduled for December 1996 (next 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct popular elections; Parliament's failure to be held NA November-December 2000); chose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections (moved up a year to February 2001); according to the Moldovan constitution, the president, on consulting with the parliament, Parliament, will designate a candidate for the office of prime minister; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate will request a vote of confidence from the parliament Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated on 15 April 2001, cabinetPetru LUCINSCHI Vladimir VORONIN elected president; percent of vote parliamentary votes - Petru LUCINSCHI 54%, Mircea SNEGUR 46%; Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS was nominated by the president 16 December 1999 and was 15, Valerian CHRISTEA 3; Vasile TARLEV elected prime minister by a Prime Minister; parliamentary vote votes of 57-4 (40 abstentions) on 21 December 1999 confidence - 75 of 101
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001),
- First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV (since NA 2002),
- Deputy Prime Minister Stefan ODAGIU (since NA 2002)
- cabinet:
- selected by prime minister, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 April 2001 (next to be held NA 2005);
- note - presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct, popular elections;
- Parliament's failure to chose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections in February 2001;
- prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament;
- note - within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN elected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CHRISTEA 3;
- Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), three First Deputy Prime Ministers: Valerian CRISTEA, Andrei CUCU, and Dmitri TODOROGLO (all since 19 April 2001) Minister Vasile IOVV (since NA 2002), Deputy Prime Minister Stefan ODAGIU (since NA 2002)
cabinet: selected by prime minister, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term; election last held 4 April 2001; 2001 (next to be held NA 2005); note - presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct direct, popular elections; Parliament's failure to chose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections (moved up a year to in February 2001); according to the Moldovan constitution, 2001; prime minister designated by the president, on consulting upon consultation with Parliament, will designate a candidate for the office of prime minister; Parliament; note - within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate will must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated on 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence on 19 April 2001
election results: Vladimir VORONIN elected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CHRISTEA 3; Vasile TARLEV elected Prime Minister; designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV (since 29 January 2002)
- cabinet:
- selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 April 2001 (next to be held NA 2005);
- note - presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct, popular elections;
- Parliament's failure to choose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections in February 2001;
- prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament;
- note - within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN elected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CRISTEA 3;
- Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV (since NA 2002), Deputy Prime Minister Stefan ODAGIU (since NA 29 January 2002)
cabinet: selected by prime minister, president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term; election last held 4 April 2001 (next to be held NA 2005); note - presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct, popular elections; Parliament's failure to chose choose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections in February 2001; prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament; note - within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
election results: Vladimir VORONIN elected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CHRISTEA CRISTEA 3; Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV (since 29 January 2002)
- cabinet:
- selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term;
- election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held NA 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV (since 29 January 2002)
cabinet: selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term; election last held 4 April 2001 2005 (next to be held NA 2005); 2009); note - presidential elections were scheduled for December 2000, but in July 2000, Parliament canceled direct, popular elections; Parliament's failure to choose a new president in December 2000 led to early parliamentary elections in February 2001; prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament; note - within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
election results: Vladimir VORONIN elected reelected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 71, Dumitru BRAGHIS 15, Valerian CRISTEA 3; 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida GRECIANII (since 10 October 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held in 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), First Deputy Prime Minister Vasile IOVV Zinaida GRECIANII (since 29 January 2002) 10 October 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held NA in 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president, upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 15 April 2001, cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
election results: Vladimir VORONIN reelected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida GRECIANII (since 10 October 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held in 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 15 April 2001;
- cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV (since 15 April 2001), 2001); First Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida GRECIANII (since 10 October 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held in 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president, president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 15 April 2001, 2001; cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001
election results: Vladimir VORONIN reelected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vasile TARLEV designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Zinaida GRECEANII (since 31 March 2008); First Deputy Prime Minister Igor DODON (since 31 March 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held in 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 21 March 2008;
- cabinet received a vote of confidence 31 March 2008
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Zinaida GRECEANII designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 56 of 101
chief of state: President Vladimir VORONIN (since 4 April 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister Vasile TARLEV Zinaida GRECEANII (since 15 April 2001); 31 March 2008); First Deputy Prime Minister Zinaida GRECIANII Igor DODON (since 10 October 2005) 31 March 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections: president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be held in 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 15 April 2001; 21 March 2008; cabinet received a vote of confidence 19 April 2001 31 March 2008
election results: Vladimir VORONIN reelected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vasile TARLEV Zinaida GRECEANII designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 75 56 of 101
- chief of state:
- Acting President Mihai GHIMPU (since 11 September 2009)
note: Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; Mihai GHIMPU, the Parliamentary Speaker, replaced him until new elections can be held
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Iurie LEANCA (since 25 September 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 4 April 2005 (next to have been held 5 April 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister designated 17 September 2009;
- cabinet received a vote of confidence 25 September 2009
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president;
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vladimir FILAT designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 53 of 101
chief of state:
Acting President Vladimir VORONIN Mihai GHIMPU (since 11 September 2009)
note:
Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001) 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; Mihai GHIMPU, the Parliamentary Speaker, replaced him until new elections can be held
head of government:
Prime Minister Zinaida GRECEANII Vladimir FILAT (since 31 March 2008); First 25 September 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Igor DODON Iurie LEANCA (since 31 March 2008) 25 September 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 April 2005 (next to be have been held in 5 April 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 21 March 2008; 17 September 2009; cabinet received a vote of confidence 31 March 2008 25 September 2009
election results:
Vladimir VORONIN reelected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Zinaida GRECEANII Vladimir FILAT designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 56 53 of 101
- chief of state:
- Acting President Marian LUPU (since 30 December 2010)
note: Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; Marian LUPU, the Speaker of Parliament, is serving as acting president until new elections can be held
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009)
note: Vladimir Filat resigned on 27 December 2010, but was reappointed on 31 December 2010
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last successful election held on 4 April 2005, most recent (failed) election held on 10 December 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010;
- cabinet received a vote of confidence on 14 January 2011
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president (2005);
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vladimir FILAT (re)designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 of 101
chief of state:
Acting President Mihai GHIMPU Marian LUPU (since 11 September 2009) 30 December 2010)
note:
Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; Mihai GHIMPU, Marian LUPU, the Parliamentary Speaker, replaced him Speaker of Parliament, is serving as acting president until new elections can be held
head of government:
Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Iurie LEANCA (since 25 September 2009)
note:
Vladimir Filat resigned on 27 December 2010, but was reappointed on 31 December 2010
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last successful election held on 4 April 2005 (next to have been 2005, most recent (failed) election held 5 April on 10 December 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister designated 17 September 2009; (re)designated on 31 December 2010; cabinet received a vote of confidence 25 September 2009 on 14 January 2011
election results:
Vladimir VORONIN reelected president; president (2005); parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vladimir FILAT designated (re)designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 53 59 of 101
- chief of state:
- Acting President Marian LUPU (since 30 December 2010)
note: Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; during the first AEI government, Speaker of Parliament Mihai GHIMPU served as acting president; Marian LUPU, the Speaker of Parliament, is serving as acting president until new elections can be held
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009); reelected/confirmed on 14 January 2011
note: Vladimir FILAT resigned on 27 December 2010, but was reappointed on 31 December 2010
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last successful election held on 4 April 2005, most recent (failed) election held on 10 December 2009);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010;
- the prime minister and cabinet received a vote of confidence 14 January 2011
- election results:
- Vladimir VORONIN reelected president (2005);
- parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1;
- Vladimir FILAT (re)designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 of 101
chief of state:
Acting President Marian LUPU (since 30 December 2010)
note:
Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; during the first AEI government, Speaker of Parliament Mihai GHIMPU served as acting president; Marian LUPU, the Speaker of Parliament, is serving as acting president until new elections can be held
head of government:
Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009) 2009); reelected/confirmed on 14 January 2011
note:
Vladimir Filat FILAT resigned on 27 December 2010, but was reappointed on 31 December 2010
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); last successful election held on 4 April 2005, most recent (failed) election held on 10 December 2009); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010; the prime minister and cabinet received a vote of confidence on 14 January 2011
election results:
Vladimir VORONIN reelected president (2005); parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; Vladimir FILAT (re)designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009); reelected/confirmed on 14 January 2011
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010;
- the prime minister and cabinet received a vote of confidence 14 January 2011
- election results:
- Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president;
- parliamentary votes - 62 of 101 votes Vladimir FILAT (re)designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 of 101
chief of state:Acting President Marian LUPU Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 30 December 2010) 23 March 2012)
note:
Vladimir VORONIN, president since 4 April 2001, resigned on 11 September 2009; during the first AEI government, Speaker of Parliament Mihai GHIMPU served as acting president; Marian LUPU, the Speaker of Parliament, is serving as acting president until new elections can be held
head of government:
Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT (since 25 September 2009); reelected/confirmed on 14 January 2011note:cabinet:
Vladimir FILAT resigned on 27 December 2010, but was reappointed on 31 December 2010
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); last successful election last held on 4 April 2005, most recent (failed) election 16 March 2012 (next to be held on 10 December 2009); in March 2016); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010; the prime minister and cabinet received a vote of confidence 14 January 2011
election results:Vladimir VORONIN reelected president (2005); Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president; parliamentary votes - Vladimir VORONIN 75, Gheorghe DUCA 1; 62 of 101 votes Vladimir FILAT (re)designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Iurie LEANCA (since 25 April 2013; acting until 30 May 2013, sworn in on 31 May 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence 30 May 2013
- election results:
- Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president;
- parliamentary votes - 62 of 101 votes Iurie LEANCA designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 58 of 101
chief of state:
President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Vladimir FILAT Iurie LEANCA (since 25 September 2009); reelected/confirmed April 2013; acting until 30 May 2013, sworn in on 14 January 2011 31 May 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to approval of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; prime minister (re)designated on 31 December 2010; the prime minister and cabinet Cabinet received a vote of confidence 14 January 2011 30 May 2013
election results:
Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president; parliamentary votes - 62 of 101 votes Vladimir FILAT (re)designated Iurie LEANCA designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 59 58 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Iurie LEANCA (since 25 April 2013; acting until 30 May 2013, sworn in on 31 May 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president with approval of Parliament
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- elections:
- president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016);
- note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet;
- the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence on 30 May 2013
- election results:
- Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president;
- parliamentary votes - 62 of 101 votes Iurie LEANCA designated prime minister;
- parliamentary votes of confidence - 58 of 101
chief of state:
President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Iurie LEANCA (since 25 April 2013; acting until 30 May 2013, sworn in on 31 May 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet selected by president, subject to president with approval of Parliament
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by Parliament for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding his/her work program and entire cabinet; the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence on 30 May 2013
election results:
Nicolae TIMOFTI elected president; parliamentary votes - 62 of 101 votes Iurie LEANCA designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of confidence - 58 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Chiril GABURICI (since 18 February 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by Parliament by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament;
- the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence on 30 May 2013
- election results:
- Nicolae TIMOFTI (independent) elected president;
- Parliament vote - 62 of 101;
- Iurie LEANCA (Pro-European Coalition) designated prime minister;
- Parliament confidence vote - 58 of 101
chief of state:
head of government:Iurie LEANCA Chiril GABURICI (since 25 April 2013; acting until 30 May 2013, sworn in on 31 May 2013) 18 February 2015)
cabinet:selected proposed by president with approval the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by Parliament by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:four-year 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 March 2012 (next to be held in March 2016); note - prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence from the Parliament regarding for his/her proposed work program and entire cabinet; from the Parliament; the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence on 30 May 2013
election results:parliamentary votes Parliament vote - 62 of 101 votes 101; Iurie LEANCA (Pro-European Coalition) designated prime minister; parliamentary votes of Parliament confidence vote - 58 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pavel FILIP (since 20 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Igor DODON elected president;
- percent of vote - Igor DODON (Socialist Party) 52.3%, Maia SANDU (Action and Solidarity Party) 47.7%;
- Pavel FILIP (Democratic Party) designated prime minister;
- Parliament vote - 57 of 101;
- note - Igor DODON will assume office on 23 March 2017
chief of state: President Nicolae TIMOFTI (since 23 March 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Chiril GABURICI Pavel FILIP (since 18 February 2015) 20 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president indirectly directly elected by Parliament by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 March 2012 13 November 2016 (next to be held in March 2016); fall 2020); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament; the prime minister and Cabinet received a vote of confidence on 30 May 2013 Parliament
election results: Nicolae TIMOFTI (independent) Igor DODON elected president; Parliament percent of vote - 62 of 101; Iurie LEANCA (Pro-European Coalition) Igor DODON (Socialist Party) 52.3%, Maia SANDU (Action and Solidarity Party) 47.7%; Pavel FILIP (Democratic Party) designated prime minister; Parliament confidence vote - 58 57 of 101 101; note - Igor DODON will assume office on 23 March 2017
- chief of state:
- President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pavel FILIP (since 20 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Igor DODON elected president;
- percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%;
- Pavel FILIP (PDM) designated prime minister;
- Parliament vote - 57 of 101
chief of state: President Nicolae TIMOFTI Igor DODON (since 23 March 2012) December 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Pavel FILIP (since 20 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote - Igor DODON (Socialist Party) 52.3%, (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (Action and Solidarity Party) 47.7%; (PAS) 47.8%; Pavel FILIP (Democratic Party) (PDM) designated prime minister; Parliament vote - 57 of 101; note - Igor DODON will assume office on 23 March 2017 101
- chief of state:
- President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016);
- note – in 2017-18, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation;
- Parliamentary Chairman, Andrian CANDU, has assumed some of the presidential functions
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pavel FILIP (since 20 January 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Igor DODON elected president;
- percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%;
- Pavel FILIP (PDM) designated prime minister;
- Parliament vote - 57 of 101
chief of state: President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016) 2016); note – in 2017-18, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation; Parliamentary Chairman, Andrian CANDU, has assumed some of the presidential functions
head of government: Prime Minister Pavel FILIP (since 20 January 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%; Pavel FILIP (PDM) designated prime minister; Parliament vote - 57 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016);
- note – in 2017-19, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ion CHICU (since 14 November 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Igor DODON elected president;
- percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%;
- Ion CHICU designated prime minister;
- Parliament vote - 62 of 101
chief of state: President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016); note – in 2017-18, 2017-19, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation; Parliamentary Chairman, Andrian CANDU, has assumed some of the presidential functions legislation
head of government: Prime Minister Pavel FILIP Ion CHICU (since 20 January 2016) 14 November 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2020); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%; Pavel FILIP (PDM) Ion CHICU designated prime minister; Parliament vote - 57 62 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016);
- note – in 2017-19, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ion CHICU (since 14 November 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Maia SANDU elected president;
- percent of vote - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.8%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.2%;
- Ion CHICU designated prime minister;
- Parliament vote - 62 of 101
chief of state: President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016); note – in 2017-19, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CHICU (since 14 November 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 15 November 2016 2020 (next to be held in fall 2020); 2024); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: Igor DODON Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.2%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.8%; 57.8%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.2%; Ion CHICU designated prime minister; Parliament vote - 62 of 101
- chief of state:
- President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Natalia GAVRILITA (since 6 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
- Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
chief of state: President Igor DODON Maia SANDU (since 23 24 December 2016); note – in 2017-19, DODON was temporarily suspended several times by the Moldovan Constitutional Court for rejecting ministerial appointments and for refusing to sign legislation 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Ion CHICU Natalia GAVRILITA (since 14 November 2019) 6 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.8%, 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.2%; Ion CHICU designated prime minister; Parliament vote - 62 of 101 42.3%
- chief of state:
- President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Natalia GAVRILITA (since 6 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
2020: Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
2016: Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote 52.1%, and Maia SANDU 47.9%
chief of state: President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Natalia GAVRILITA (since 6 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results: 2020: Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
2016: Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote 52.1%, and Maia SANDU 47.9%
- chief of state:
- President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dorin RECEAN (since 16 February 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
2020: Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
2016 : Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote 52.1%, and Maia SANDU 47.9%
chief of state: President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Natalia GAVRILITA Dorin RECEAN (since 6 August 2021) 16 February 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 15 November 2020 (next to be held in fall 2024); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results:
2020: Maia SANDU elected president; percent of vote (second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%2016: 2016 : Igor DODON elected president; percent of vote 52.1%, and Maia SANDU 47.9%
- chief of state:
- President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dorin RECEAN (since 16 February 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 3 November 2024 (next to be held in 2028);
- prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- election results:
2024: In the second round of presidential elections, incumbent Maia SANDU (PAS) wins 55.4% of the vote, Alexandr STOIANOGLO (PSRM) 44.6; turnout is 54.3%
2020: Maia SANDU elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
2016 : Igor DODON elected president in second round; percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.1%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.9%
chief of state: President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Dorin RECEAN (since 16 February 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
elections/appointments: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 15 3 November 2020 2024 (next to be held in fall 2024); 2028); prime minister designated by the president upon consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
election results:
2024: In the second round of presidential elections, incumbent Maia SANDU (PAS) wins 55.4% of the vote, Alexandr STOIANOGLO (PSRM) 44.6; turnout is 54.3%
2020: Maia SANDU elected president; president in second round; percent of vote (second in second round results) - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
2016 : Igor DODON elected president; president in second round; percent of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.1%, and Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.9%
- chief of state:
- President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alexandru MUNTEANU (since 1 November 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate,
- nominated by the president,
- approved through a vote of confidence in Parliament
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister designated by the president in consultation with Parliament;
- within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
- most recent election date:
- 3 November 2024
- election results:
2024: In the second round of presidential elections, incumbent Maia SANDU (PAS) wins 55.4% of the vote, Alexandr STOIANOGLO (PSRM) 44.6; turnout is 54.3%
2020: Maia SANDU elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
chief of state: President Maia SANDU (since 24 December 2020)
head of government: Prime Minister Dorin RECEAN Alexandru MUNTEANU (since 16 February 2023) 1 November 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister-designate, nominated by the president, approved through a vote of confidence in Parliamentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2024 (next to be held in 2028); prime minister designated by the president upon in consultation with Parliament; within 15 days from designation, the prime minister-designate must request a vote of confidence for his/her proposed work program from the Parliament
most recent election date: 3 November 2024
election results:
2024: In the second round of presidential elections, incumbent Maia SANDU (PAS) wins 55.4% of the vote, Alexandr STOIANOGLO (PSRM) 44.6; turnout is 54.3%
2020: Maia SANDU elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Maia SANDU (PAS) 57.7%, Igor DODON (PSRM) 42.3%2016 : Igor DODON elected president in second round; percent expected date of vote - Igor DODON (PSRM) 52.1%, Maia SANDU (PAS) 47.9% next election: 2028
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Moldova: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1992–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/moldova/executive-branch.