Fresh elections for the Republic of Moldova?

The opposition in the Moldovan parliament boycotted yesterday the elections for a new president of the Republic of Moldova. According to the country's constitution, fresh parliamentary elections must now be held. The daily Cotidianul writes: "In a move that suits them like a glove, the Communists changed the electoral law before the elections in April. They raised the barring clause to six percent, banning at the same time electoral alliances between parties. The lack of any unity among the opposition has disappointed liberal-minded citizens and discouraged people from going to the polls. These three parties [the Social Liberal Party, Democratic Party and Alliance Our Moldova] are not greatly separated by doctrine. Their major goals are to take Moldova from the hands of the Communists and to move closer to Europe. ... An electoral campaign with these goals ... could mobilise young, anti-communist voters. But that requires opposition leaders who are ready to set aside their pride. ... That would be an unprecedented move, one guided by patriotism."

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