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Weekly Roundup: Tofan Tightens the Belt
The New PM Settles in, a Rabbi with Rocket Launchers(?!), a 3 Day Minister and more
 • David Smith
Tofan Confirmed as Prime Minister
Vasile Tofan is sworn in as Prime Minister with a mostly unchanged cabinet and a five-point program for the next mandate
 • David Smith
Half of USMI's "Partners" Say They Have No Partnership
As USMI prepares to bring a Congressional Delegation to Moldova, five organizations - including a UN agency - deny any relationship with the group
 • David Smith
Parliament to Vote on New Government Tuesday
Weekly Roundup: "Super Tuesday" in Brussels, Tofan does consultations and other updates
 • David Smith
Who Is Funding the USMI CODEL to Moldova?
A new privately sponsored congressional delegation raises old questions about Sam Alaverdov’s nonprofits
 • David Smith
Vasile Tofan Nominated for Prime Minister
PAS Bets on a Technocrat With a Vision for Reform
 • David Smith
The Scandal Spiral
Weekly Roundup: Munteanu resigns again as PAS struggles to regain control of the narrative
 • David Smith
You Can’t Have Democracy Without Politics
Perspective: Why "technocratic" prime ministers are the wrong choice
 • David Smith
Prime Minister Munteanu Resigns, Bringing Down Moldova’s Government
Quick Hit: The unexpected departure follows weeks of controversy over tax reforms, MoldATSA and the management of state-owned companies
 • David Smith
The Month Ahead - July
July is when summer truly settles into Moldova.
 • Chris Flowers
Why Moldova Is a Security Provider, Not Just a Security Consumer
Guest Contribution by Iulian Groza
 • Iulian Groza

June 2026

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