First meeting of the new legislature ends, next one to take place on September 2

The first meeting of Moldova's 18th legislature has ended. The next one is scheduled for September 2.

During the meeting, the Alliance for European Integration unanimously elected Liberal Party head Mihai Ghimpu as Speaker.

The Communists did not participate because they asked for a ten-day break and left despite the Alliance's refusal to grant this request.

A press conference by the Alliance members is currently taking place.