Moldova PM-designate Tofan reshuffles cabinet ahead of confidence vote

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan announced a partial cabinet reshuffle on July 17, altering the composition of the incoming executive team ahead of a parliamentary confirmation vote. The changes impact the ministries of finance, agriculture, culture, and health, while the remaining members of the Munteanu administration will retain their portfolios.

Moldova opposition predicts snap polls amid cabinet reshuffle

Schimbările anunțate de premierul Vasile Tofan în noul Guvern sunt insuficiente și nu vor produce o schimbare reală, susțin reprezentanții opoziției, invocând posibilitatea organizării unor alegeri parlamentare anticipate.

Moldova upgrades air defense with €120m EU and NATO backing

Moldova is actively reversing decades of military underfunding to modernize its National Army in response to evolving regional security threats. Backed by NATO and the European Union, Chisinau is prioritizing the overhaul of its air defense systems.

Indian President Murmu makes historic first visit to Moldova

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will make an official visit to Chisinau on Monday, July 20, at the invitation of Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

Moldova's PM-designate Tofan to seek vote of confidence July 21

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan and his cabinet will present their governance program and seek a vote of confidence in Parliament on Tuesday, July 21, at 11:00 AM. The schedule was confirmed following a meeting of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) parliamentary faction.

Moldova seeks NATO and EU help for drone defense

Moldova has recorded 34 airspace violations involving drones and ballistic missiles since the start of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In response, national authorities have launched a comprehensive overhaul of the country's air defense capabilities with Western support.

Moldova presidency denies discarding archives

The Office of the President of Moldova has rejected claims that official state documents were dumped at a landfill, following viral social media videos.

Tofan concludes opposition talks as MPs set conditions for backing the Government

Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan held consultations with opposition parties on July 16 in preparation for the upcoming vote on the government's inauguration. Some parties have already announced that they will not support the new Cabinet, expressing concerns that Tofan may face the same fate as former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Meanwhile, other parties stated that they would determine their vote after the government's program and list of ministers are presented.

Grosu calls for defense investments after Copanca drone incident: Moldova must align with Russia sanctions

A drone that fell on the night of July 13 in Copanca, Causeni district, nearly exploded, which could have caused serious damage. This was stated by the Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, during the show "I and the EU" on Moldova 1. According to Grosu, it is essential to summon the accredited ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following such incidents, even if this may not be the most efficient approach.

Venice Commission rapporteurs visit Chișinău to assess the new Parliament Code

A group of rapporteurs from the Venice Commission is currently assessing the Code on the Organization and Functioning of Parliament during a fact-finding visit to the Republic of Moldova, which takes place from July 16 to 17. At the conclusion of the visit, the rapporteurs will present their opinion on the draft.

Igor Grosu: New PM faces tough decisions on state companies, investments and EU integration

Restoring public trust, which has been shaken by scandals involving unjustified remuneration in the public sector, attracting investments, stimulating economic growth, and facilitating access to all clusters of the European Union (EU) are the main objectives that the future government, led by Prime Minister-designate Vasile Tofan, must achieve by the end of this year.

Grosu: EU confidence in Moldova remains strong despite public sector pay scandals

The Speaker of the Parliament, Igor Grosu, asserts that the European Union's (EU) confidence in the Republic of Moldova's commitment to its European path remains strong, despite recent public scandals concerning salaries and employment in government positions. He emphasizes that European partners assess a country primarily based on how its institutions respond to such incidents. These remarks were made during the July 15 edition of the program "I and the European Union" on Moldova 1.