Moldovan President Maia Sandu nominates businessman and investor Vasile Tofan as the country’s new prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu last week. Bloomberg reports that Tofan, an investor and Harvard Business School graduate, is designated for the role after Munteanu’s abrupt departure. The Kyiv Post says Sandu officially names Tofan as prime minister and that he has 15 days to secure a parliamentary vote of confidence, present a governing program, and form a cabinet. Free Malaysia Today adds background on Tofan, describing him as a 44-year-old financier who supports Sandu’s political efforts, including backing her in the 2024 presidential election and supporting her PAS party in the 2025 parliamentary election. The sources collectively indicate the nomination is part of the immediate process of government formation after the resignation, with Tofan facing an upcoming parliamentary confidence vote and the task of outlining priorities and assembling a cabinet.