When was Maia Sandu born?

Maia Sandu was born on 24 May 1972 in Risipeni.

What positions has Maia Sandu held?

Positions held by Maia Sandu include: President of Moldova (since 24 December 2020); Prime Minister of Moldova (2019–2019); member of the Parliament of Moldova (2019–2019); chairperson (2016–2020).

Where did Maia Sandu study?

Maia Sandu was educated at Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Academy of Public Administration of Moldova, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Maia Sandu

President of Moldova since 2020

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Maia Sandu is a Moldovan politician and economist who, since 2020, has served as the sixth president of Moldova. She is the founder and former leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and was prime minister of Moldova from June to November 2019, when her government collapsed after a vote of no-confidence. Sandu was minister of education from 2012 to 2015 and member of the parliament of Moldova from 2014 to 2015, and again in 2019.

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Born: 24 May 1972 wd
Place of birth: Risipeni wd
Citizenship: Moldova, Romania wd
Occupation: economist, politician wd
Political party: Party of Action and Solidarity (2016–2020), Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova wd
Education: Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Academy of Public Administration of Moldova, John F. Kennedy School of Government wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Moldova (since 24 December 2020)
Prime Minister of Moldova (8 June 2019 – 14 November 2019)
member of the Parliament of Moldova (24 February 2019 – 8 June 2019)
chairperson (15 May 2016 – 10 December 2020)

Awards wd

GPSA Award for Leadership in Social Accountability (2015)
Order of Labour, 1st class
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2024)
Franz Josef Strauss Award (2025)
Honourable Member of the European Order of Merit (2026)
Order of Princess Olga, 1st class (2026)

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When was Maia Sandu born?: Maia Sandu was born on 24 May 1972 in Risipeni.
What positions has Maia Sandu held?: Positions held by Maia Sandu include: President of Moldova (since 24 December 2020); Prime Minister of Moldova (2019–2019); member of the Parliament of Moldova (2019–2019); chairperson (2016–2020).
Where did Maia Sandu study?: Maia Sandu was educated at Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Academy of Public Administration of Moldova, John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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