Moldova parliament elects Vasile Tofan as prime minister to drive EU accession
Financier backed by President Sandu wins 53-21 vote, inherits mandate to advance membership talks and restructure economy after predecessor's abrupt resignation
Monday, 17 August 2026Europe · Analysis
Independent · Brussels & Berlin
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Former Prime Minister of Moldova, Government of Moldova
Financier backed by President Sandu wins 53-21 vote, inherits mandate to advance membership talks and restructure economy after predecessor's abrupt resignation
President Maia Sandu has named Horizon Capital partner Vasile Tofan to lead the government after Alexandru Munteanu's resignation, giving him 15 days to win parliamentary approval for a programme focused on economic revival and EU accession by 2028.
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