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Published 23 December 2020
Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu announced his resignation on Wednesday, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in the ex-Soviet country.
The announcement comes on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Maia Sandu, a pro-European politician who defeated Moscow-backed incumbent Igor Dodon in a November vote.
Chicu made the announcement several hours before parliament was due to consider a vote of no confidence in the government that was initiated by the opposition.
Thousands protested earlier this month demanding the government’s resignation and dissolution of parliament after it passed legislation that would limit presidential powers.
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Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu announced his resignation on Wednesday, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in the ex-Soviet country.
The announcement comes on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Maia Sandu, a pro-European politician who defeated Moscow-backed incumbent Igor Dodon in a November vote.
Chicu made the announcement several hours before parliament was due to consider a vote of no confidence in the government that was initiated by the opposition.
Thousands protested earlier this month demanding the government s resignation and dissolution of parliament after it passed legislation that would limit presidential powers.
Sandu s supporters saw the measure as a way to reduce her future influence in favour of a parliament that is controlled by Dodon s supporters, but the bill was blocked in early December by the Constitutional Court.
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Updated December 23, 2020
(FILES) In this file photograph taken on November 20, 2019, Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow. Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu has announced his resignation on December 23, 2020, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in the ex-Soviet country. \
Dmitry ASTAKHOV / SPUTNIK / AFP
Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu announced his resignation on Wednesday, paving the way for early parliamentary elections in the ex-Soviet country.
The announcement comes on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect Maia Sandu, a pro-European politician who defeated Moscow-backed incumbent Igor Dodon in a November vote.
Chicu made the announcement several hours before parliament was due to consider a vote of no confidence in the government that was initiated by the opposition.
Moldovan PM announces govt s resignation
CHISINAU. Dec 23 (Interfax) - Moldovan Prime Minister Ion Chicu has announced the government s resignation.
Chicu made his announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday, in the presence of the president and the parliamentary chairperson. The government is announcing its resignation. I express my gratitude for cooperation to parliamentary Chairperson Zinaida Greceanii and President Igor Dodon. I also thank all of the government members. I ll give you more details after meeting and discussing the situation with President-elect Maia Sandu, Chicu said.
The government led by Chicu was formed on November 14, 2019.
Interfax Group