New Moldova parliament to meet in first session

The Alliance for European Integration, which united four political parties, holds 53 out of 101 seats in parliament and said it will not share top positions with the Communists, who have 48 seats. However, the Alliance is unable to elect a new president without compromising with the Communists, as it needs 61 votes for that.

The current government of Zinaida Greceanii has to step down, but outgoing President Vladimir Voronin may keep it in office, as he himself will preserve the post and will have to nominate the prime minister in case parliament fails to elect a new president.

The national legislation does not allow to dissolve parliament twice in one year, so diarchy may reign the country until next year, as Communist Voronin will remain president and Greceanii will head the government until a new election, while parliament will be controlled by their opponents.

Experts fear such a scenario will be the worst for Moldova in conditions of economic crisis and continuing recession; Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com for full version.