CHISINAU: Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu on Saturday nominated businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister to replace Alexandru Munteanu, who quit over differences with the ruling majority. In a social media video, Sandu said Tofan’s first responsibility, if his candidacy is approved by parliament, should be to move the country forward on its path of “integration” into the European Union. He should also “strengthen the resilience of state institutions and society,” and “revive the economy,” she added.

La présidente pro-européenne de la Moldavie Maia Sandu a proposé samedi l’homme d’affaires Vasile Tofan pour le poste de Premier ministre en remplacement d’Alexandru Munteanu, qui…

SOFIA -- Moldovan President Maia Sandu nominated Vasile Tofan as Moldova's new prime minister on Saturday.