OFFICIAL | Vasile Tofan, President Maia Sandu's nominee for Prime Minister: "I intend to serve my mandate to the end"

Restoring citizens' trust through bold reforms and relaunching the economy through a close partnership between the government and the business community, to seize Moldova's historic opportunity to join the European Union (EU). These are the objectives Vasile Tofan has committed to after President Maia Sandu announced on Saturday, July 11, that she had nominated him for the post of prime minister following consultations with the parliamentary faction of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which holds the majority in Parliament.

Vasile Tofan reacts to PM nomination: 'I understand the gravity of the moment'

The candidate for Prime Minister proposed by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), entrepreneur Vasile Tofan, has stated that he accepts this responsibility at what he considers a critical moment for the Republic of Moldova. His goals focus on European integration, state institution reform, and economic development. Tofan emphasized the importance of not missing the "historic opportunity" to become a member state of the European Union.

PROFILE | Vasile Tofan: From Horizon Capital to Government reform

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, Vasile Tofan, is an investor, entrepreneur, and a prominent figure in the business community of the Republic of Moldova. In recent years, he has been considered for significant public positions, including prime minister after the 2025 parliamentary elections and the mayor of Chisinau. However, Tofan declined the mayoral position, stating he would be "better in a national position than in a local one."

EU states back opening new accession talks for Moldova and Ukraine

All 27 European Union member states have unanimously approved opening a new cluster of accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine.

Moldova PAS Lawmaker Alexandr Trubca Resigns Amid Real Estate Scandal

Alexandr Trubca, a prominent lawmaker and one of the four deputy chairs of the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) parliamentary faction, has resigned from his legislative post. The decision follows intense public scrutiny regarding his high-value real estate operations.

PAS nominates Vasile Tofan as Moldova new prime minister

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has officially nominated prominent businessman and investor Vasile Tofan for the position of prime minister.

Opposition rejects new pm selection, warns of government failure

Vasile Costiuc, leader of the "Democratia Acasa" party, warned on Friday, July 11, that appointing a new prime minister without replacing the current cabinet would ignore public demand for reform. The protest took place at the Presidential Office, where the party declined to participate in formal consultations.

Moldovan opposition boycotts presidential consultations

All opposition parties in Moldova have announced a total boycott of the formal presidential consultations aimed at designating a new prime minister. The move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.

Russia weaponizes personal data to destabilize Moldova

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova updates Labor Code and targets EU social data exchange

The Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments on July 9 to expand worker protections, align social security systems with European standards, and improve road safety.

Moldova opposition forms parallel probe into state enterprises

Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.

Moldova court to define Gagauzia autonomy limits

Moldova’s Constitutional Court will issue a pivotal ruling on Thursday, July 9, establishing clear legal boundaries between central state authority and regional self-governance in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.