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According to a survey conducted by CBS-AXA, the Socialists’ leader Igor Dodon would gain 23.3% in voting preferences when asked “Who are the candidates you would vote for president of the Republic of Moldova?”. He is followed by PAS leader, Maia Sandu 7.9%, PPDA leader, Andrei Nastase — 7.7%, PDM leader Marian Lupu — 7.6% and the “Our Party” Dmitry Ciubasenco — 4.5%.

Among decided voters, 38.3% would vote for Igor Dodon, 13% for Maia Sandu, 12.6% for Andrei Nastase, 12.5% for Marian Lupu, 7.4% for Dmitri Ciubasenco and 5.3% for Iurie Leanca. Also, 11.6 percent of respondents said they would not participate in the election and not vote, while 27.5% are still undecided.

If next Sunday will be help early parliamentary elections, then 35.2 percent of the decided voters would opt for PSRM, 13.3% for PDM, 13.1% for “Our Party”, 12.7% for “Dignity and Truth” Platform, 9.8% for “Action and Solidarity” Party, 3.9% for the European People’s Party and 3.1% for the Liberal Party. The survey was conducted from 14 to 25 September 2016, on a sample of 1108 people with a margin error of ± 3%. // Ziarul National

Artur Croitor announced he interrupts the procedure for collecting signatures required for his registration in the presidential election race of October 30. The reason is the impossibility for honest independent candidates to gather the number of signatures required by law. He said that although his group of initiative succeeded in collecting signatures in several rayons, he will present at CEC a single signature in the subscription list, his own signature, as a protest “against the barriers erected for independent candidates”. // IPN

PL candidate for President of Moldova, Mihai Ghimpu, met the Theater Union and talked to them about the benefits the Unification would bring for intellectuals and the measures to be undertaken to achieve this national goal. “Of all our assessments and discussions we’ve had with officials in Brussels or Bucharest is obvious that Moldova’s chances to join the EU were missed for a significant period of time. We must understand that a republic that has no economy can not grow. We try to bring investments in the country, but indifferent how hard we try Russia will always stay in the way. I therefore consider that the Unification of Romania and Moldova is the only chance to ensure security and welfare”, said Mihai Ghimpu.

In an interview with the portal Tribuna, Andrei Nastase of the “Dignity and Truth” Platform (PDA), spoke about the electoral context and the intentions of the government to fraud elections. “Obviously they prepare a massive electoral fraud, and an example in this regard is that electoral lists count with about one million more voters than the actual number of voters. Also, let us not forget how cynical, abusive and illegal was the collection of signatures for Marian Lupu, and the way he was registered in the election race on a Saturday by the CEC which was not entitled to receive lists drawn up overnight.”, said PDA candidate. // Tribuna

The Chisinau municipal budget allocated 450 thousand lei for presidential elections. Most of the budget will go to Botanica and Riscani administration which will receive about 113 thousand lei. To Buiucani sector will be allocated about 73,800 lei, Center sector — 72 500 lei and Ciocana — 76,800 lei. In total in Chisinau will operate 310 polling stations for the presidential elections. The Working Group to coordinate Chisinau public administration during presidential elections is composed of 16 employees of Chisinau City Hall, directorates and municipal enterprises. Valeriu Didenco is the Chairman of the working group and Alexandra Motpan — secretary. // realitatea.md