Moldova Gets a New Leader With a Plan to Join the EU by 2030

Moldova's parliament approved financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister on July 21, 2026, ending three weeks of uncertainty after the previous leader's sudden resignation. Tofan wants to speed up talks to join the European Union, reach a membership deal by 2028, and be ready to join by 2030 — weeks after Moldova started formal negotiations. His government depends entirely on President Sandu's party majority, with 53 of 95 lawmakers supporting him.