Moldova chooses new prime minister as it pushes for EU membership
Summary
Moldova’s parliament elected Vasile Tofan as the new prime minister and approved his government. Tofan’s main goal is to improve the economy and continue Moldova’s process to join the European Union.Key Facts
- Vasile Tofan was elected prime minister with 53 votes in favor, 21 against, and 21 abstentions.
- He replaces Alexandru Munteanu, who resigned after only eight months in office.
- Tofan is not linked to any political party but was nominated by President Maia Sandu and supported by her party.
- Moldova aims to advance EU membership talks, with a plan to join the EU by 2030.
- Moldova received EU candidate status in 2022 and started formal membership talks with the EU last month.
- The new government plans to revive the economy, reduce budget deficits, and sell state-owned companies.
- Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, with a 2.4% economic growth last year.
- Moldova’s politics often shift between pro-European and pro-Russian groups; the EU accuses Russia of interfering in Moldova’s elections.
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