Horizon Capital

Moldova’s parliament elected Vasile Tofan as prime minister, a businessman backed by President Maia Sandu and her Party of Action and Solidarity. Tofan was elected by 53 to 21 votes in a 101-seat parliament, succeeding Alexandru Munteanu, who resigned after eight months without providing a clear reason.

Moldova’s parliament elected businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister to advance the country’s EU membership bid. Tofan, supported by President Maia Sandu and her Party of Action and Solidarity, was chosen after former prime minister Alexandru Munteanu resigned, prompting the government’s resignation.