Moldovan Democrats to prepare necessary mechanisms for amending Constitution

Chisinau, 14 March /MOLDPRES/- Once the parliament starts work, the Democratic Party team will prepare all the necessary mechanisms to launch the legal procedures for amending the Constitution, following the 24 February plebiscite. Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu made the statement in a press briefing.

Candu thanked citizens for supporting the issues set out in the referendum. ” I am glad that the referendum was supported not only by the PDM electorate, but also by the citizens who have different political views,” he said.

He noted that the procedures for amending the supreme law are quite difficult and should be discussed with the Venice Commission. "The referendum is a success of the PDM and the citizens of the country", he said.

Today, the Constitutional Court confirmed the results of the referendum. According to the data confirmed by the CCM, 1144261 people participated in the plebiscite, over 39.78% of the voters enrolled in the lists, the required validation rate being exceeded. To the question "Are you for reducing the number of MPs from 101 to 61?", 744529 voters voted pro, and 266188 - cons. For the second question, "Are you for the people to be able to dismiss deputies if they do not properly fulfill their obligations?" fewer voters expressed option, about 1143397, out of which 808206 were pro, and 202497 – cons.