REPORT. 100 DAYS OF THE TOFAN GOVERNMENT: MANY PROMISES, FEW RESULTS. FINAL SCORE: 2.9 OUT OF 10

📊 The Civic Movement “Construim Încredere” (“Building Trust”) presents its Alternative Analytical Report on the Performance of the Tofan Government, an assessment of its first 100 days in office, based on official documents, statistical data, and commitments outlined in the Government’s Programme of Activity and the Prime Minister’s investiture speech.

We examined the period from 22 July to 30 October 2026, focusing not only on decisions adopted and initiatives announced, but, above all, on tangible results for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

The main conclusion is concerning: the Government has demonstrated more administrative activity than real, measurable, and verifiable results.

Consultations have been held, draft policies developed, reforms announced, and procedures initiated. Yet, after 100 days, one fundamental question remains: what has actually changed for the better in citizens’ lives?

🔴 1. THE ECONOMY AND THE COST OF LIVING: GROWING PRESSURE ON CITIZENS

The data analysed in the report indicate a deterioration in several important economic indicators.

📈 Annual inflation increased from 6.51% in June to 8.60% in September 2026. This trend places additional pressure on purchasing power, particularly affecting low-income families, pensioners, and public sector employees.

🔥 Natural gas prices increased by 40.8% from 1 September and by a further 28.8% from 1 October. The cumulative increase in household tariffs reached approximately 81.3% in just two months.

💰 Public debt rose from MDL 142.79 billion at the end of June to MDL 150.36 billion at the end of September, an increase of MDL 7.57 billion.

📉 The national public budget deficit reached MDL 7.67 billion during January–August, exceeding the figure for the same period of the previous year by MDL 2.04 billion. The report notes that most of the deterioration in the budget deficit occurred before the current Government took office.

At the same time, interest costs associated with public debt continue to rise, placing additional pressure on public finances.

Certainly, not all these problems emerged with the appointment of the Tofan Government. Some imbalances were inherited, while others have been influenced by external factors.

However, a Government’s responsibility is not limited to explaining problems. It also involves managing them effectively, mitigating risks, and protecting the population.

🔴 2. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GOVERNMENT’S PROMISES?

We assessed 13 major commitments, nine of which involved deadlines or required action during the first 100 days.

The assessment produced the following results:

✅ 1 commitment fulfilled: adoption of the fiscal policy for 2027, a draft that had already reached an advanced stage of preparation under the previous Government.

🟡 4 commitments partially fulfilled, including the identification of administrative barriers, deregulation, the portfolio of industrial projects, and agricultural support.

🔵 4 commitments in progress, including energy-related protection measures, the functional audit of public administration, local public administration reform, and the inventory of public property.

⚪ 3 commitments without publicly demonstrated implementation, including the effective reduction of excessive inspections, the assessment of ministers’ performance, and the establishment of a central mechanism for monitoring European integration commitments.

❌ 1 commitment not fulfilled by the deadline: the commissioning for commercial operation of the Vulcănești–Chișinău electricity transmission line, promised by 31 August 2026.

These findings highlight a fundamental problem: initiating a process is not the same as implementing a reform, and adopting a document does not automatically translate into benefits for citizens.

🔴 3. REFORMS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED, BUT WHERE ARE THE RESULTS?

The Government has presented initiatives aimed at reducing bureaucracy, improving the efficiency of public institutions, reorganising public administration, and developing industrial projects.

We do not question the need for these reforms. On the contrary, we believe that the Republic of Moldova requires profound structural transformations.

However, reforms must be well-founded, transparent, and capable of delivering concrete results.

For example, measures to improve public administration efficiency have included announcements of institutional downsizing and reorganisation. But where are the calculations showing the net savings actually achieved? What are the costs of reorganisation? How will the quality of public services be affected?

Regarding local public administration reform, we believe that any changes to the administrative-territorial structure must be preceded by a clear definition of the powers, financial resources, and responsibilities of each level of administration, as well as genuine consultations with local communities.

As for industrial and logistics projects, presenting an investment portfolio is only the beginning. Citizens have the right to know the implementation timelines, funding sources, and expected economic outcomes.

Reforms should not be evaluated by the number of press releases issued, but by their effectiveness and their real impact on society.

🔴 4. GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY REMAIN INSUFFICIENT

One of the report’s important findings concerns the absence of an approved and publicly accessible Government Action Plan derived from its Programme of Activity.

Such a plan should establish specific actions, responsible institutions, implementation deadlines, performance indicators, and funding sources.

Without these elements, society cannot objectively assess whether the Government is fulfilling its promises.

Furthermore, no publicly available ministerial performance scorecards were identified that would allow the activities of ministers to be assessed against clear and verifiable indicators.

We believe that every minister must be accountable for the performance of the institution they lead. Public office entails responsibility, not merely authority.

🔴 5. FINAL ASSESSMENT OF THE TOFAN GOVERNMENT: 2.9 OUT OF 10

Based on the methodology developed by the Civic Movement “Construim Încredere”, the Tofan Government received the following scores:

📌 Fulfilment of time-bound commitments: 3.3/10

📌 Tangible results for citizens: 2/10

📌 Risk management and protection of vulnerable groups: 3/10

📌 Quality of evidence and transparency: 4/10

📊 OVERALL WEIGHTED SCORE: 2.9/10

This score represents the Movement’s analytical assessment, based on a set of criteria and weightings explained in the report. It is not an official statistical indicator and may be revised if additional supporting evidence becomes available.

The score reflects the fact that, during its first 100 days, the Government managed to initiate certain administrative processes but failed to demonstrate sufficient concrete results for the population.

🔴 6. WHAT ARE WE CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT TO DO?

The Civic Movement “Construim Încredere” calls on the authorities to publicly present:

✅ The Government Action Plan, including deadlines, responsible institutions, and measurable performance indicators.

✅ A detailed account of all commitments made for the first 100 days, accompanied by documents and evidence confirming their implementation.

✅ Concrete data on preparations for the winter season, compensation mechanisms, and the protection of vulnerable households.

✅ A plan for managing public debt and reducing the pressure of borrowing costs on the state budget.

✅ Impact assessments of the fiscal measures planned for 2027.

✅ Information on the actual savings achieved through the reorganisation of public institutions.

✅ Ministerial performance scorecards and the results of assessments of ministers’ activities.

✅ Verifiable data on the implementation of industrial projects, agricultural support measures, and other announced reforms.

🇲🇩 OUR CONCLUSION

We do not believe that 100 days are sufficient to resolve all the problems accumulated in the Republic of Moldova. We recognise the complexity of administrative processes, budgetary constraints, and existing economic challenges.

However, 100 days are sufficient to demonstrate the direction of governance, organisational capacity, the ability to meet established deadlines, and a willingness to be transparent and accountable to citizens.

The Republic of Moldova needs more than strategies, concepts, projects, and promises. It needs effective institutions, political and administrative accountability, a functioning economy, and genuine improvements in living standards.

Our objective is neither to criticise for the sake of criticism nor to disregard progress that can be demonstrated. We aim to contribute to developing a culture of public accountability in which the performance of any Government is assessed based on facts rather than declarations.

Effective governance is measured not by what is promised, but by what is actually achieved.

We will continue to monitor the activities of public authorities, analyse public policies, and demand transparency in the use of state resources.

📄 The Alternative Analytical Report comprises 33 pages of analysis, statistical data, individual assessments of commitments, the scoring methodology, and concrete recommendations addressed to public authorities.

Civic Movement “Construim Încredere” (“Building Trust”)

For responsible, transparent, and citizen-centred governance.