2020 in Moldova explained

Incumbents

• President – Igor Dodon (until 24 December), Maia Sandu (from 24 December)
• Prime Minister – Ion Chicu (until 31 December), Aureliu Ciocoi (from 31 December, acting)
• President of the Parliament – Zinaida Greceanîi

Events

• 1 November – 2020 Moldovan presidential election.^{[1] [2]}
• 15 November – Maia Sandu is elected as the president of the country
• 24 December – The inauguration of Maia Sandu as President of Moldova took place, she became the first female president of the country

Deaths

• 13 January – Ștefan Petrache, singer (b. 1949)
• 22 March – Petru Bogatu, journalist and writer (b. 1951)
• 8 April – Valeriu Muravschi, politician and businessman (b. 1949)
• 25 May – Nadejda Brânzan, politician (b. 1948)
• 3 June – Valentina Tăzlăuanu, writer and journalist (b. 1950)
• 13 October – Veaceslav Semionov, footballer and manager (b. 1956)
• 22 November – Elena Hrenova, politician (b. 1950)

Notes and References

1. https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/political-will-was-not-enough-justice-reform-moldova Political Will Was Not Enough for Justice Reform in Moldova
2. http://www.electionguide.org/elections/id/2990/ Republic of Moldova: Election for President