The parliamentary group of the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) plans to propose a simple motion against Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun. The issue was discussed at the meeting of the BCS group, IPN reports.

“Parliamentarians were unanimous in the opinion that such decisions as the liquidation of universities, including the Agrarian and Sports Universities, hospitals with a decades-long history, such as “Toma Ciorbă” Hospital, specialized boarding schools, televisions, and the serious violation of legislation when appointing heads of strategic national institutions, such as the National Bank of Moldova, cannot be tolerated,” the Party of Socialists noted in a press release.

In this connection, Socialist MP Vlad Batrîncea, chairman of the BCS group, pointed out several actions that they intend to take, including the submission of a motion against Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun.

On Wednesday, the Cabinet approved  a bill on the merger of the State University of Physical Education and Sports with the Moldova State University. According to the authorities, the number of students in sports specializations the last few years has steadily decreased and the financial situation of the institution is precarious. The Cabinet meeting took place amidst a protest against the merger. The protesters, who included members of the Party of Socialists, chanted “Down with the liquidators!”, “Perciun – minister of degradation!”, “Take your hands off education!”.