Will the government not present a report after 100 days in office? Prime Minister: An outdated, Soviet practice

MoldovaLive, 3 November 2025 16:10

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu considers the practice of presenting a report after 100 days in office outdated. He believes the tradition originated in the Soviet era. When journalists asked about his priorities for the first months of his mandate, Munteanu said that his team plans to deliver tangible results. The head of the executive stated […] The post Will the government not present a report after 100 days in office? Prime Minister: An outdated, Soviet practice appeared first on Moldova.

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15:00
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28 October 2025
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15:10
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14:10
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12:50
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11:40
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