President of Moldova Dissolves Parliament and Calls Early Elections
President of Moldova Dissolves Parliament and Calls Early Elections

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Moldova; President; Parliament; Elections;
Summary/Abstract: On 28 April, the Constitutional Court of Moldova lifted the state of emergency, declaring procedures were violated when introduced by parliament, dominated by the Russian-oriented Party of Socialists (PSRM) of former President Igor Dodon. The court’s action allowed President Maia Sandu to issue a decree dissolving the chamber and call early elections for 11 July. The results of the elections may radically change the balance of power in Moldovan politics and allow the establishment of a pro-Western government.

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