The Party of Communists (PC) officially formed its legislative faction today. It will be headed by former deputy Speaker Maria Postoico.
The PC is the last group to form a faction after the four members of the Alliance for European Integration created theirs during the first meeting of the new legislature last week.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
President Voronin to resign
The Party of Communists (PC) had a country-wide meeting today, during which President Voronin presented a report about the party's current activities.
At the end of the gathering, Mr. Voronin, who is also PC head, said the following:
"As party President during this critical moment for the Homeland and the party, I do not intend to remain in the rather uncertain and ambiguous situation of acting President. I have no ethical or political basis to formally exercise this position. So, I am going to Parliament as an M.P., in order to stand alongside the party and the faction. I will be with you on the frontlines."
After Mr. Voronin resigns, Speaker Mihai Ghimpu will be the interim head of state until a new one is elected.
It is unclear if the ruling Alliance for European Integration will manage to do so because it is eight votes short of being able to vote in its own candidate. Those eight votes have to come from the Party of Communists, which has been rather reluctant to negotiate.
At the end of the gathering, Mr. Voronin, who is also PC head, said the following:
"As party President during this critical moment for the Homeland and the party, I do not intend to remain in the rather uncertain and ambiguous situation of acting President. I have no ethical or political basis to formally exercise this position. So, I am going to Parliament as an M.P., in order to stand alongside the party and the faction. I will be with you on the frontlines."
After Mr. Voronin resigns, Speaker Mihai Ghimpu will be the interim head of state until a new one is elected.
It is unclear if the ruling Alliance for European Integration will manage to do so because it is eight votes short of being able to vote in its own candidate. Those eight votes have to come from the Party of Communists, which has been rather reluctant to negotiate.
Legislature meets for the second time, Communists refuse to attend
The new legislature held its second meeting today. The Party of Communists refused to show up, saying that it took a ten-day break which expires on September 4.
The Alliance for European Integration asked both the Prime Minister and the head of Moldovan Public Television to come speak in front of the legislature, but both officials refused to do so.
The head of Public Television has been accused of supporting the Communists after he refused to give the Alliance an hour in primetime to speak with the Moldovan people and to broadcast the Parliament's meetings live.
During the meeting, Democrat Dumitru Diacov asked that the Parliament meet again on September 4, which is when the Party of Communists said it would be in attendance. Speaker Mihai Ghimpu rejected the proposal, however, and said the date of the next session will be decided by the Alliance.
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The Alliance for European Integration asked both the Prime Minister and the head of Moldovan Public Television to come speak in front of the legislature, but both officials refused to do so.
The head of Public Television has been accused of supporting the Communists after he refused to give the Alliance an hour in primetime to speak with the Moldovan people and to broadcast the Parliament's meetings live.
During the meeting, Democrat Dumitru Diacov asked that the Parliament meet again on September 4, which is when the Party of Communists said it would be in attendance. Speaker Mihai Ghimpu rejected the proposal, however, and said the date of the next session will be decided by the Alliance.
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Communists from across the country meet in Chisinau to discuss what to do next
Local members of the Party of Communists (PC), as well as party leaders, will meet in Chisinau today to discuss the PC's political future. The most important decision has to be made regarding whether the PC will vote for a presidential candidate. The Alliance for European Integration is eight seats short of being able to elect a head of state.
The Communists have, however, refused to recognize the existence of the Alliance an an entity and have announced that they will only hold negotiations with individual parties or M.P.s.
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The Communists have, however, refused to recognize the existence of the Alliance an an entity and have announced that they will only hold negotiations with individual parties or M.P.s.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Newly-elected Speaker visits devastated Parliament building to inspect the repair process
Mihai Ghimpu, Moldova's newly-elected Speaker, visited the site of the devastated Parliament building today and went on a tour with the construction site manager. The Parliament and Presidential buildings were devastated during mass disorders on April 7, in the wake of legislative elections on April 5, which ended with an overwhelming Communist victory.
The opposition, which has now become the ruling Alliance for European Integration after repeat elections on July 29, said the elections were stolen.
Mr. Ghimpu said that he would try to reduce repair costs because he didn't want "luxury."
The opposition, which has now become the ruling Alliance for European Integration after repeat elections on July 29, said the elections were stolen.
Mr. Ghimpu said that he would try to reduce repair costs because he didn't want "luxury."
Party of Communists challenges legality of the election of Liberal head for Speaker
The Party of Communists (PC) submitted a challenge to the Constitutional Court today, asking the Court to rule on the legality of the appointment of the new Speaker.
Liberal Party head Mihai Ghimpu was elected Speaker with the 53 votes of the Alliance for European Integration after the Communists left the building, having asked for a ten-day break to form their faction.
PC said that both Parliament procedural rules and the Constitution had not been followed during the election.
The Alliance denies any wrongdoing, and some of its representatives have asked the Constitutional Court to be objective and rule in Mr. Ghimpu's favor. Alliance members have often criticized the Constitutional Court for being biased in favor of the Communists.
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Liberal Party head Mihai Ghimpu was elected Speaker with the 53 votes of the Alliance for European Integration after the Communists left the building, having asked for a ten-day break to form their faction.
PC said that both Parliament procedural rules and the Constitution had not been followed during the election.
The Alliance denies any wrongdoing, and some of its representatives have asked the Constitutional Court to be objective and rule in Mr. Ghimpu's favor. Alliance members have often criticized the Constitutional Court for being biased in favor of the Communists.
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Romanian Senator to open office in Chisinau
Romanian Senator Viorel Badea, who is responsible for ties with Romanian citizens residing in Moldova, said during a press conference today that he will be opening up an office in Chisinau.
Mr. Badea said the office would help him deal with three main problems: the recovery of Romanian citizenship by Moldovan citizens, the facilitation of the ability of Romanian citizens residing in Moldova to vote in elections, and the education of young Romanians living in Moldova.
The notion of "recovery" of Moldovan citizenship has been a controversial issue in Moldova. Romanian authorities and pro-Romanian groups in Moldova have said that Romanian citizenship was forcefully taken away from people residing in Moldova after the country became part of the Soviet Union after World War II.
Most of what is today the Republic of Moldova, along with parts of Ukraine, was part of Romania between the two world wars.
Communist authorities have harshly criticized the Romanian government's attempts to make getting a Romanian passport easier.
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Mr. Badea said the office would help him deal with three main problems: the recovery of Romanian citizenship by Moldovan citizens, the facilitation of the ability of Romanian citizens residing in Moldova to vote in elections, and the education of young Romanians living in Moldova.
The notion of "recovery" of Moldovan citizenship has been a controversial issue in Moldova. Romanian authorities and pro-Romanian groups in Moldova have said that Romanian citizenship was forcefully taken away from people residing in Moldova after the country became part of the Soviet Union after World War II.
Most of what is today the Republic of Moldova, along with parts of Ukraine, was part of Romania between the two world wars.
Communist authorities have harshly criticized the Romanian government's attempts to make getting a Romanian passport easier.
h/t www.jurnal.md
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