PROFILE | Who Is Vasile Tofan, PAS's Prime Minister candidate?

The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) candidate for prime minister, Vasile Tofan, is an investor, entrepreneur, and a prominent figure in the business community of the Republic of Moldova. In recent years, he has been considered for significant public positions, including prime minister after the 2025 parliamentary elections and the mayor of Chisinau. However, Tofan declined the mayoral position, stating he would be "better in a national position than in a local one."

EU unanimously approves new negotiation cluster for Moldova

All 27 European Union member states have unanimously approved opening a new cluster of accession negotiations for Moldova and Ukraine.

Ruling Party Deputy Quits Moldovan Parliament Over Real Estate Deal

Alexandr Trubca, a prominent lawmaker and one of the four deputy chairs of the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) parliamentary faction, has resigned from his legislative post. The decision follows intense public scrutiny regarding his high-value real estate operations.

Moldova PAS party fields pro-EU technocrat Tofan for premiership

Moldova’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has officially nominated prominent businessman and investor Vasile Tofan for the position of prime minister.

Costiuc: New PM won't save failing cabinet without structural change

Vasile Costiuc, leader of the "Democratia Acasa" party, warned on Friday, July 11, that appointing a new prime minister without replacing the current cabinet would ignore public demand for reform. The protest took place at the Presidential Office, where the party declined to participate in formal consultations.

Political deadlock in Moldova as opposition shuns talks

All opposition parties in Moldova have announced a total boycott of the formal presidential consultations aimed at designating a new prime minister. The move follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.

Moldova intelligence chief warns of Russian cyber attacks

Russian security services are transferring stolen personal data to organized crime syndicates to launch widespread phone fraud campaigns in Moldova, according to Alexandru Musteața, head of the Information and Security Service (SIS).

Moldova passes key labor protections and EU data integration laws

The Moldovan Parliament passed a series of legal amendments on July 9 to expand worker protections, align social security systems with European standards, and improve road safety.

Opposition boycotts Moldovan state probe, launches own inquiry

Five opposition factions in Moldova’s parliament have established an independent inquiry group to investigate state-owned enterprises, refusing to join an official commission set up a week earlier.

Top court to clarify central state authority in Gagauzia

Moldova’s Constitutional Court will issue a pivotal ruling on Thursday, July 9, establishing clear legal boundaries between central state authority and regional self-governance in the autonomous region of Gagauzia.

Igor Grosu: EU progress needs concrete recognition

The President of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, supports a merit-based process for European Union accession, emphasising that candidate countries that implement necessary reforms should be acknowledged for their progress in integration negotiations.

Andrei Curăraru: Munteanu's exit reflects strained ties with leadership

Alexandru Munteanu's decision to resign from his position as Prime Minister indicates that his relationship with the ruling party's leadership was not very strong. This viewpoint was shared by public policy expert Andrei Curăraru in a video posted on social media.