The results of the government’s first 100 days in office today were presented by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan at a news conference. The PM highlighted the main measures aimed at developing the economy, attracting investments, modernizing infrastructure, improving the efficiency of public administration and accelerating the European integration.

“We have undertaken necessary reforms, even though some of them are unpopular, whether we are talking about public administration, taxation or the way public money is used. We want to change the way the state functions and turn decisions into concrete results for people. The assessment of the first 100 days is not about how many meetings we held or how many decisions we approved. First and foremost, it is about direction, responsibility, changing the pace and, above all, results,” Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said.

In the economy, industry grew by almost 7 per cent, exports of Moldovan products increased by almost 13 per cent and the average salary rose by 9.5 per cent in nominal terms. The prime minister noted that these developments were not yet sufficiently reflected in citizens’ incomes, while the cost of living remains high. To stimulate economic growth, the government has begun tax reform focused on reducing taxation on labor and investment and has eliminated unnecessary permits, generating estimated savings of 37 million lei for the business community. During the first 100 days, more than 100 discussions were held with potential investors, and approximately 7,000 people found employment with the support of the National Employment Agency (ANOFM).

Improving the efficiency of the state is another priority of the cabinet. An evaluation of the central administration and state-owned enterprises has been initiated to reduce bureaucratic spending and ensure the efficient use of public funds. At the same time, the government has advanced the reform of local public administration, including a proposal to reorganize the 32 districts into three regions—North, Centre and South—to strengthen their capacity for development and for attracting European funds. “We cannot ask the private sector to become more efficient, if the state itself remains unchanged,” the PM emphasized.

In terms of infrastructure, 88 km of national roads were completed, and feasibility studies were launched for 125 km of the future Ungheni–Chisinau highway. Through the European Village and Europe Is Near programmes, approximately 50 km of local roads, 28 km of sidewalks and 285 km of water supply networks were rehabilitated, while the budget for local infrastructure was increased by one billion lei.

In the energy sector, the full planned volumes of natural gas for the cold season have been secured. At the same time, electricity interconnection projects with Romania have advanced, including the Vulcanesti–Chisinau line, which is at the final stage.

Investments in people have focused on expanding healthcare services, modernizing educational institutions and strengthening social protection. Contracts worth more than 340 million lei were signed for the renovation and equipping of medical institutions, while in education, an investment programme worth 13.5 billion lei was approved for the next five years.The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to continuing justice reform, strengthening defense capabilities and accelerating the process of accession to the European Union. Four of the six negotiation clusters have already been opened, and the government stays committed to its goal of provisionally concluding accession negotiations with the European Union by early 2028.

“The European Union is offering us a window of opportunity that Moldova has never had before: access to funding, access to the European market and unprecedented political support. We have partners who want to see us succeed, but no one will carry out the reforms instead of us, and no one can build Moldova instead of us. European integration is not just the work of a team of negotiators in Brussels. It means better roads, connectivity with Romania, access to water, healthcare services closer to home and better conditions for business development,” Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stressed.

In conclusion, Vasile Tofan emphasized that the first 100 days represented the beginning of a transformation process requiring continuity, discipline and responsible decisions: “The direction is clear: a more competitive economy, a more efficient state and a Moldova increasingly prepared for European integration.”

Hîncești region residents now benefit from a modern and safe road after more than 12 years of waiting. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan attended today’s ceremony marking the opening to traffic of the national R33 Hîncești–Lăpușna–M1 road, rehabilitated over a length of 37.2 kilometers through an investment of approximately €38.75 million, financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The rehabilitated road connects the city of Hîncești and the localities of Rusca, Lăpușna, Pervomaisc, and Onești to the M1 highway, one of the main transport routes linking the area to Chișinău and Romania via Leușeni border crossing.

“The road was delivered on time and within budget. We are building Moldova literally, kilometer by kilometer,” Tofan said, emphasizing that the people of the region had waited for years for the completion of this project.

For drivers traveling between Chișinău and Leușeni customs point, the R33 road provides an alternative approximately 20 kilometers shorter than the usual route on M1. Until now, due to the road’s deteriorated condition, many drivers had been forced to choose longer routes, while on some sections traffic moved at only a few kilometers per hour.

Thus, the rehabilitation of the road brings direct benefits both to residents and to the business community. For entrepreneurs, it means more efficient transportation, lower logistics costs, and better access to markets. Farmers will be able to transport their produce in better conditions, while residents of the region will benefit from safer travel and easier access to services.

The works included upgrading the roadway to a width of 7 meters, rehabilitating 3 bridges and 43 culverts, installing more than 1,000 road signs, building protective guardrails, and applying road markings. Street lighting was also modernized in Hîncești, Lăpușna and Onești.

The modernization of this route brings to an end a lengthy period during which the project was marked by delays. The first rehabilitation contract was signed in 2014, but the works were not completed, and the contract was terminated in 2021. Subsequently, the project was updated and a new contractor was selected. The works resumed in April 2024 and were completed in October 2026.

Moldova is making progress in its process of accession to the European Union, and the provisional closure of negotiations at the beginning of 2028 is an ambitious, but achievable objective, if the country maintains the pace of reforms. This is one of the main conclusions of the European Commission’s 2026 assessment, presented by the European Union Ambassador to Moldova Iwona Piórko to Prime Minister Vasile Tofan today.

The report confirms the progress made by Moldova and places it among the four most advanced countries in the European Union accession process.

The PM welcomed the European Commission’s positive assessment, emphasizing that it confirms the results of the reforms implemented in recent years and Moldova’s progress toward its EU membership objective.

“The assessment is quite positive: the Commission places us among the four most advanced countries in the process and confirms that the reforms implemented in recent years have brought us closer than ever to our goal,” said Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

The prime minister noted that the results achieved represented recognition of the efforts made by state institutions and society, including in the context of the challenges faced by Moldova in recent years. “This is important recognition for Moldova and for everyone who worked to achieve this result—at institutions and throughout society, including during a very difficult period,” the PM emphasized.

At the same time, Prime Minister Vasile Tofan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining the pace of reforms necessary for accession to the European Union: “We are pleased with the result, but we are not slowing down. European integration is our national project and depends, above all, on how well we do our work at home.”

The report on Moldova is part of the European Commission’s annual Enlargement Package, which assesses the progress of the 10 candidate and potential candidate countries for accession to the European Union. The document analyzes the reforms carried out over the past 12 months, the level of preparedness for accession and provides recommendations on priorities for the upcoming period.