Moldovan President Maia Sandu has nominated businessman Vasile Tofan for the position of prime minister, tasking him with forming a new government and steering the country’s European integration efforts. Under Moldovan law, Tofan now has 15 days to present a governing program, select his cabinet members, and secure a vote of confidence from the parliament.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. According to the broadcaster TV8, Tofan acknowledged the weight of the appointment. “It is a great honor for me to be here. I don’t consider this an achievement; it is a great responsibility, and I am overwhelmed by this responsibility,” Tofan stated. “I will do everything in my power to meet the expectations of Moldovans. I hope to get to work as soon as possible to improve the lives of Moldovans.” The prime minister-designate outlined three core pillars for the beginning of his mandate: restoring and strengthening public trust, driving economic recovery, and reforming public administration and the business environment. Emphasizing a collaborative approach, Tofan made clear that his administration’s ultimate goal remains aligned with the current pro-Western trajectory. “I am a team player and I come to build strong teams together. All honest, courageous, and hardworking people will find an ally in me,” he said. “Everything we do, we do to bring Moldova to the EU as quickly as possible.” A government in transition Tofan’s nomination comes just over a week after the abrupt departure of former Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, who announced his resignation on Friday, July 3.