Moldova meets 95% of EU reform targets for €157M tranche

Moldova has successfully fulfilled 18 out of 20 commitments agreed with the European Union for the first half of 2026. Following a positive assessment from the European Commission, Chisinau expects to receive a new €157 million (approx. 3.08 billion MDL) disbursement under the EU Growth Plan in September.

Moldova faces 38% gas price hike amid surging energy market

Moldovan households face potential natural gas price increases to €1.04 (approx. 20.3 MDL) per cubic meter including VAT, representing a 38% surge over current rates.

Moldova PM Tofan targets public waste and exorbitant salaries

Moldova’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, outlined seven key priorities during the first meeting of his Cabinet on Wednesday, July 22. The government plans to curb exorbitant public sector salaries, eliminate wasteful state spending, reduce intrusive business inspections, and implement fiscal reform.

Moldova fires graft-linked official and names ECHR representative

Moldova's newly formed cabinet, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, dismissed two state secretaries during its inaugural meeting on July 22, 2026. The dismissals include an official recently detained in a high-profile corruption probe.

Moldova court dissolves pro-Shor Chance Party over illegal funding

Moldova’s Centru Court of Appeal ordered the dissolution of the pro-Shor Chance Party following a lawsuit filed by the Ministry of Justice.

Moldova Premier Tofan seeks first official visits to Romania, EU

Moldova's newly appointed Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, has expressed his intention to make Bucharest his first official foreign destination, followed by a visit to Brussels.

PM Vasile Tofan pledges state asset sales for pension system reform

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has ruled out raising the retirement age, proposing instead to fund a newly introduced Pillar II pension system through the transparent privatization of underutilized state assets.

Moldova parliament approves new cabinet led by Vasile Tofan

Moldova’s parliament has approved a new cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan, following an intense nine-hour marathon debate. The incoming government secured the support of the parliamentary majority, while opposition parties either voted against or abstained.

Moldovan parliament approves new Prime Minister Vasile Tofan

Moldova's parliament backed Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan and his Cabinet on July 21, securing a vote of confidence following a nine-hour legislative debate. Tofan pledged to maintain reform momentum and accelerate the nation's European integration path.

Moldova's new cabinet led by Prime Minister Tofan sworn in

Members of the new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, were officially sworn in on July 22 during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Chișinău.

Moldova PM-designate Tofan to sell unused state assets via auctions

Moldova’s Prime Minister-designate, Vasile Tofan, has pledged to sell off unused state assets, declaring that he will no longer tolerate municipal properties decaying into ruins under government control.

Moldova commits over €350m to overhaul national education system

The newly formed Tofan Cabinet has unveiled an ambitious national education program focused on modernizing infrastructure, raising teacher salaries, expanding dual education, and boosting scientific research.