„Lucrurile stau prost la capitolul bugetar. N-o să fiu populist”. Noul premier al Republicii Moldova în fața primelor mari proteste

Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan addressed protesting educators in Chișinău, acknowledging their salary demands while highlighting budget constraints. He emphasized the need for transparency in financial decisions and promised to engage directly with citizens. The protests, organized by the Education and Science Trade Union, demand salary increases starting September 1, 2026, to retain teachers and improve the profession's appeal. Unions warned of potential nationwide protests if demands are unmet, with a national action planned for October 5, World Teachers' Day.