Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Moldova Approves New Government Led by Vasile Tofan
Moldova, a small country in Europe, has a new government led by Vasile Tofan.
The government wants to make the economy stronger and join the European Union by 2030.
They plan to reduce the country's budget deficit and make it easier for businesses to grow.
Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe and has been affected by the war in nearby Ukraine.
The new government has the support of the majority in parliament, and they are committed to working towards a better future for Moldova.
Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.
The government's program focuses on economic revival and EU integration.
Moldova aims to sign an agreement for EU accession by the end of 2028 and join by 2030.
The government plans to reduce the budget deficit by two percentage points by 2029.
Tofan's cabinet aims to privatize state-owned companies and stimulate investment in technology and AI.
- Who
- Moldova's parliament, led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS)
- What
- Approval of a new government with a focus on economic revival and EU integration
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Where
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Why
- To revive the economy, reduce the budget deficit, and prepare for EU accession by 2030
Pro-European Integration
Pro-Russian Relations
Foreign Policy Alignment
Pro-European Integration
Supports closer ties with the European Union and aims for EU accession by 2030.
Pro-Russian Relations
Advocates for better relations with Russia and may oppose rapid EU integration.
- Prime Minister
- Vasile Tofan
- Government Program
- The European Economy, an Effective State
- EU Accession Goal
- By 2030
- Budget Deficit
- 20 billion lei ($1.1 billion)
- GDP Growth
- 2.4% in 2022, 2% expected in 2023
- Parliamentary Majority
- Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS)
- EU Negotiation Clusters Opened
- 2 out of 6