Moldova's New PM Vasile Tofan Forms Government, Pushes EU Accession

Moldova's parliament approved a new government on 21 July, electing financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister with 53 votes in favour, 21 against and 21 abstentions. He replaces Alexandru Munteanu, whose cabinet resigned after eight months. Tofan, a technocrat backed by President Maia Sandu and the Party of Action and Solidarity, presented a program titled “The European Economy, an Effective State”.

He pledged to revive the economy, cut the budget deficit, privatise at least ten state firms and attract investment in high‑value‑added and AI technologies. A central goal is accelerating Moldova’s EU accession, aiming for a formal accession agreement by the end of 2028 and full membership by 2030. Tofan also announced a new tax‑reform draft to be released by 6 August after the first attempt failed. He indicated that his first foreign visit would likely be to Romania, citing the “strategic partnership” between the two states. The new cabinet took the oath of office, and President Sandu expressed confidence that the government will succeed in aligning Moldova with European standards.

Tofan summed up the agenda, stating: “Our programme is called ‘The European Economy, an Effective State’” and, in a later interview, called EU integration “a historic opportunity for the current generation.”