Moldova's president nominates Vasile Tofan as new PM
Tofan, a Horizon Capital senior partner, said his government would seek public trust, business confidence and an EU accession deal by 2028.
- On Saturday, President Maia Sandu nominated financier Vasile Tofan as Moldova's prime minister in CHISINAU. Tofan, a senior partner at investment firm Horizon Capital, now leads the nation following a recent leadership vacancy.
- The nomination follows former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu's resignation earlier this month. President Sandu thanked Munteanu for initiating "difficult but needed reforms" upon his departure.
- Tofan previously supported President Sandu during the 2024 presidential election and backed her PAS party in the 2025 parliamentary vote. This history suggests strong alignment with the ruling party's legislative agenda.
- The new nominee announced his government's primary objective on Saturday: signing an agreement for Moldova's accession to the European Union by the end of 2028. He also pledged to restore public trust and business optimism.
- Moldova, situated between Ukraine and European Union member Romania, has seen political power oscillate for decades between pro-Europe factions and those seeking closer ties with Moscow. Tofan's pro-EU platform navigates this sensitive regional climate.
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Sandu nominates financier Vasile Tofan for prime minister of MoldovaMoldovan President Maia Sandu has nominated 44-year-old financier Vasile Tofan for prime minister. He plans to sign an EU accession agreement by the end of 2028.
Businessman Vasile Tofan was appointed today as the new Prime Minister of Moldova after the previous Prime Minister Alexander Munteanu resigned earlier this month, following a series of scandals. Moldavian President Maja Sandu announced the appointment of Tofan at a press conference, after consultations with the ruling parties, the Brussels portal Politco reports.
Moldova's President Sandu, one week after the resignation of Prime Minister Munteanu the pro-European entrepreneur Tofan
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