The majority in the Parliament’s legal commission for appointments and immunities became a subject for heated debate between MPs on April 17. After Liberal MP Victor Popa was named as judge at the Constitutional Court, the commission remained without a member. The Communists maintain that this fact didn’t affect the majority, while the Lib-Dems, Democrats and unaffiliated MP Sergiu Sarbu consider that the majority is now constituted by six not seven lawmakers. The Liberals were absent from the meeting, IPN reports.

The discussions on the majority in the commission were preceded by the Communists’ request to exclude three bills from the agenda so that they are examined additionally within factions. However, the agenda was approved in the initial variant by six votes in favor. The Communist MPs challenged the decision, saying seven votes are needed to take a decision.

As no agreement was reached, the Communists withdrew from the meeting. The other members of the commission endorsed a number of bills, including the bill concerning the introduction of the joint vote in the parliamentary elections, which was submitted by the Democratic Party.