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Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) has issued a press release stating it is disturbed because a number of media claims PCRM is to be blamed for more than 13 million lei that are to be spent for the recount. PCRM considers that it is not responsible for serious errors committed in summing up the election results, it revealed and “proved with compelling evidences more errors committed by electoral authorities and electoral officials” in early parliamentary elections of November 28. While acknowledging that most of the money will be spent on wages, social insurance contributions and payments for compulsory health insurance for electoral civil servants, PCRM considers that the amount of 13,115,923 lei set by CEC is exaggerated because recounting the votes in the parliamentary elections of April 5, 2010 cost just 3.688 million lei.

Central Electoral Commission has clarified the estimate of expenditures approved for the recount of votes in the parliamentary elections and indicates that out of the amount of 13,115,923 lei, the amount of 12,110,051 lei will be spent for wages and mandatory insurance payments for about 21,000 electoral officials for accomplishing the recounts. The remaining funds will be used to cover the travel expenses, supplies and materials required for packaging, sealing documents and election materials. CEC is based on legal provisions of Article 32 of the Electoral Code, which determine remuneration for electoral officials for the days worked by an addition of 25% higher than the average salary that would be received for these days in their place of permanent employment, taking into account the benefits, supplements and allowances, and no less than an average salary in the republic. The relieved people, members of electoral bodies, shall receive a reward worth of 15% of the average salary (2950 lei). (Source: CEC)

In the meeting organized by the Civic Forum “Pro Europe” on December 12, 2010, the statements were made about the need for a centre-right alliance, which would be the only solution at this time. The meeting was attended by about 200 citizens and a resolution was approved expressing concern about the possibility of establishing a centre-left coalition, and PLDM, PDM and PL are urged to continue treir cooperation within European integration Alliance. Otherwise, the Forum “Pro Europe” reserves the right to hold further meetings, civic gatherings, strikes, etc.

Representatives of some civil society organizations require parliamentary political parties to show flexibility, transparency and foresight in the decisions and essence of post-election negotiation process. A debate held at the agency Info-Prim Neo was attended by representatives of organizations “Women Political Club 50/50”, Independent Press Association, East-European Foundation, which urged politicians to take into account the votes of majority of voters, who support the centre-right parties with European orientation.

Representatives of Moldovan diaspora in Italy have issues an appeal concerning the post-election situation in Moldova, whereby they call upon all political parties, NGOs, civil society, leaders of PL, PLDM and in particular PD — to understand the necessity to continue the AIE activity and to make reasonable compromises in order to sign for continuation of AIE governance. (Source: Civic Initiative Group in Italy)

Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM) held a press briefing whereby declared that it won’t let being intimidated by the pressures put on the party in framework of the dialogue with the parliamentary political parties to form the future ruling coalition. Marian Lupu declared the party he leads is under pressure, which takes various forms: attempt of organizing rally in front of the party HQ; threats addressed to party members; violence. PDM states it is open to negotiate with all political parties who entered the Parliament, but delays in negotiations are produced because of some colleagues from the former Alliance and first of all because of PLDM. Marian Lupu considers it is an insinuation that a possible coalition with PCRM would mean an abrupt abandonment of the European vector and of the European integration. PDM leader made public the basic proposals formulated by PDM in order to create an effective ruling coalition:

• adoption of legislative amendments that would provide for a change formula for electing the RM President by diminishing the number of votes needed from 61 to 51, making it necessary for all parties represented in Parliament to express their willingness to vote for such a draft law;
• development of a governance program focused on social policies that would suit the needs of many;
• keeping the main priority, based on European values and country’s strategic course towards European integration, promoting a balanced foreign policy so that relations with Eastern partners are not neglected;
• establishing a balance of state power by applying European principles of equal sharing of responsibilities in government and non-application of mathematical principles of sharing;
• adopting decisions by consensus, a veto right over any decision by each member of the coalition, stipulated in its founding documents.

(Source: PDM)