The candidates for head of state Zinaida Greceanii and Stanislav Groppa, both proposed by the MPs of the Communist Party (PCRM), made generous promises at the start of the Parliament’s sitting on May 20, Info-Prim Neo reports. After the chairman of the special election holding commission presented a report and informed the MPs about the voting procedure, the two candidates spoke about the objectives that they will pursue as head of state if they are elected. Zinaida Greceanii expressed her confidence that the people will have a decent living and nice future only if Moldova asserts and strengthens its sovereignty and democratic system. The Transnistrian conflict will be further tackled according to the principles of integrity and sovereignty. Speaking about the economic policy, Greceanii said that last year’s experience in the energy sector showed that we have yet a lot of work to do. She also said that the social assistance for the population should be enhanced so that we have a sustainable economic growth. Referring to her opponent, Greceanii said that he is a commendable patriot. The MPs did not ask her questions. “Zinaida Petrovna you convinced the Opposition as well as they also do not have questions,” Speaker Vladimir Voronin said. Stanislav Groppa said that he will make effort to strengthen the state of law, ensure the fundamental human rights and freedoms, promote a free and independent press, build up the independence of the local public administration and accelerate the reform of the central administration. He also said that he will support the civil society’s and international organizations’ efforts to investigate the situation in the area of human rights. Groppa also promised that emphasis will be laid on the improvement of the living and on family problems. As anti-crisis measure, he said he would propose a new policy to create workplaces so as to bring the Moldovan people back home. As academician, Groppa stressed the necessity of developing and supporting the research and innovation sectors. He pleaded for the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict and Moldova’s European integration. Groppa said that he decided to run for president after thoroughly analyzing the situation in the country and assured that it is not a political game, that he makes part of no party and that he does not aim to fulfill the promises of a party. He stressed he wanted to be near the MPs in a difficult period for the country and be like a bridge between the extreme parties that must work together and serve the interests of the country’. The MPs did not have questions for Groppa either. After the two candidates delivered their speeches, the Opposition parties that hold together 41 seats announced that they leave the meeting and will not take part in the election of the head of state.