Republic of Moldova | Tofan Government Secures Parliamentary Approval and Launches an Agenda for Economic Modernisation

The Republic of Moldova has a new Government after the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan was approved by Parliament with 53 votes during the parliamentary session held on July 21, 2026.

The formation of the new Government comes nearly three weeks after the resignation of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, submitted at the beginning of July.

Before the confidence vote, the Prime Minister-designate presented both his ministerial team and the government’s programme entitled “European Economy, Efficient State”, a strategic roadmap outlining the Executive’s priorities for the coming years.

Five Strategic Priorities of the Government

Addressing Parliament, Vasile Tofan stated that the new Cabinet is committed to revitalising the economy, accelerating European integration, modernising public institutions, and improving citizens’ quality of life.

The government programme is built around five key objectives: stimulating economic growth, leveraging the European Union accession process to modernise the Republic of Moldova, increasing the efficiency of public administration, strengthening security and democracy, and ensuring these policies deliver tangible benefits for citizens.

The Prime Minister stressed that reforms must be implemented without delay.

“Our timeline is not measured in years, but in days and hours. Every single day must become a deadline for identifying and implementing solutions,” Vasile Tofan told Parliament.

Economic Challenges Identified by the Executive

The Prime Minister highlighted the country’s major economic challenges, including modest economic growth, an estimated budget deficit of around 20 billion lei, demographic decline, labour shortages, and the economy’s dependence on low value-added exports.

Against this backdrop, the Government considers restoring business confidence and creating a competitive investment environment capable of attracting capital and supporting sustainable economic development among its highest priorities.

Continuity and New Appointments within the Government

The new Cabinet combines institutional continuity with several new appointments in key executive positions.

Cristina Gherasimov will remain Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, while Mihai Popșoi continues as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Vladimir Bolea retains his position as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Eugeniu Osmochescu becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalisation, while Valeriu Chiveri assumes the role of Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration.

Vladislav Cojuhari remains Minister of Justice, while Victoria Belous has been appointed Minister of Finance. Natalia Plugaru continues as Minister of Labour and Social Protection, and Alexandru Gasnaș takes over the Ministry of Health.

Gheorghe Hajder will head the Ministry of Environment, while Dan Suruceanu has been appointed Minister of Culture. Dorin Junghietu remains Minister of Energy, Dan Perciun continues as Minister of Education and Research, and Radu Musteață takes over the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Daniella Misail-Nichitin retains her position as Minister of Internal Affairs, Anatolie Nosatîi continues as Minister of Defence, while Alexei Buzu remains Secretary General of the Government.

Parliamentary Opposition’s Response

Opposition parties — the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova, the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, “Alternativa”, “Democrația Acasă”, and Our Party — announced that they would not support the Tofan Government in the confidence vote.

Opposition representatives acknowledged the quality of the government programme and the professional experience of the Prime Minister-designate but criticised the limited changes within the Cabinet and called for stronger measures to combat the shadow economy, corruption, and improve the efficiency of public administration.

MP Olga Ursu stated that “the programme is a good one,” but argued that its main challenge lies in the political context in which it will be implemented.

Representing the parliamentary majority, PAS MP Dorian Istrati accused the opposition of attempting to create political instability, while Deputy Speaker of Parliament Doina Gherman called for constructive proposals and cooperation in the interest of the Republic of Moldova’s development.

The Next Constitutional Step

According to the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, once Parliament grants its vote of confidence by a majority of elected deputies, the President formally appoints the Government. The Cabinet officially assumes its responsibilities after its members take the oath of office before the Head of State.