Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday, July 3, 2026, in a surprise move that also dissolves his government. Munteanu, who took office in November 2025, stated on X that he stepped down after realizing he could no longer carry out his mandate according to his principles and convictions. His resignation follows recent media reports about excessive salaries at MoldATSA, the state airspace security agency, and other state-owned companies, sparking public outrage in one of Europe's poorest nations.