Victoria Belous confirms interest in Chișinău mayoral race
Moldova’s Finance Minister Victoria Belous has confirmed that she is considering running for mayor of Chișinău in 2027, potentially moving from the government’s economic team into the leadership of the capital.
Belous, whose time at the Ministry of Finance has been marked by controversial tax decisions, including a tax on parcels, has also faced criticism over her role in economic pressure on Transnistria.
Her record on public finances has attracted further scrutiny. Taxes have increased, while the government has struggled to find sufficient budget resources for higher public-sector salaries. Funding for heating compensation is also expected to be redirected from other ministries’ budgets.
Despite these difficulties, Belous appears to be considering a new political role rather than leaving public office. Critics may regard a potential mayoral candidacy as a surprising development given the economic decisions associated with her ministerial tenure.
On 28 October, Belous confirmed that she was considering standing in the 2027 mayoral election, although she has not announced a final decision.
For now, Victoria Belous’s Chișinău mayoral bid remains a possibility rather than a confirmed candidacy. Nevertheless, her interest raises a question about how her record at the Ministry of Finance would be received by voters in the capital.
