Moldovan President Maia Sandu nominates investor and businessman Vasile Tofan as the country’s new prime minister, following the abrupt resignation of her predecessor in the role, Alexandru Munteanu. Multiple outlets report that Munteanu stepped down unexpectedly earlier this month, prompting Sandu to put forward a replacement. Tofan, a prominent figure in business circles, is described as an investor and is associated with pro-European political support, including backing for Sandu in the 2024 presidential election and her PAS party in the 2025 parliamentary election.
After the nomination, Tofan is set to seek parliamentary approval and must complete key steps within a short deadline laid out by reporting from regional outlets. He is expected to present a governing program, form a cabinet, and secure a vote of confidence from lawmakers within the allotted period. Euronews adds that, if confirmed, his mandate is linked to efforts to advance Moldova’s EU membership goal and address the country’s long-running economic decline.
