Leancă Cabinet facts for kids

Iurie Leancă became the Prime Minister of Moldova in 2013.

The Leancă Cabinet was a special team of government leaders in Moldova. This team worked together from May 30, 2013, until February 18, 2015. It was led by Iurie Leancă, who was the Prime Minister of Moldova.

This government team was made up of members from different political groups. These groups were the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM), the Democratic Party (PDM), and the Liberal Reformist Party (PLR). Together, these parties formed what was called the Pro-European Coalition. The team officially started its work after a special vote in the Parliament of Moldova on May 30, 2013.

What is a Government Cabinet?

A government cabinet is like the main leadership team for a country. It includes the Prime Minister and other important ministers. Each minister is in charge of a different part of the government, like education, health, or finance. They work together to make decisions and run the country.

Who Was in the Leancă Cabinet?

The Leancă Cabinet had a Prime Minister, three Deputy Prime Ministers, and 15 other ministers. Each of these people was responsible for a specific area of the government.

Key Leaders in the Cabinet

• Iurie Leancă (PLDM): He was the Prime Minister of Moldova, the main leader of the whole team.
• Tatiana Potîng: She was a Deputy Prime Minister, helping the Prime Minister lead.
• Natalia Gherman (PLDM): She was also a Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This means she handled Moldova's relationships with other countries.

Important Ministers and Their Roles

The cabinet also included ministers for many different areas that affect people's daily lives:

• Minister of Finance: This person manages the country's money and budget. Veaceslav Negruţă and later Anatol Arapu held this role.
• Minister of Justice: This minister is in charge of the country's laws and legal system. Oleg Efrim was the Minister of Justice.
• Minister of Internal Affairs: This role is about keeping the country safe and secure. Dorin Recean was in charge of this.
• Minister of Education: This minister leads the country's schools and learning programs. Maia Sandu held this important position.
• Minister of Health: This person looks after the country's hospitals and healthcare for everyone. Andrei Usatîi was the Minister of Health.
• Minister of Economy: This minister works on how the country makes and uses money and goods. Valeriu Lazăr and later Andrian Candu were in this role.
• Minister of Culture: This minister supports arts, history, and traditions in the country. Monica Babuc was the Minister of Culture.
• Minister of Defence: This person is in charge of the country's military and protection. Vitalie Marinuța and later Valeriu Troenco held this position.

Other ministers were in charge of areas like agriculture, transport, public works, information technology, social protection, environment, and youth and sports. Each minister played a part in running Moldova and helping its citizens.