The Constitutional Court has adjourned until next week examining the legality of the Shor Party on the Government’s request. The examination began on May 10, and over the past three days the parties presented their positions and asked questions.

The Government claims that the Shor Party has violated basic democratic principles and has endangered the sovereignty and independence of Moldova and therefore must be outlawed as “unconstitutional”.

The party’s representatives meanwhile requested the recusal of the Constitutional Court chairman, Nicolae Roșca, on grounds that he worked for President Maia Sandu in the past. The request was rejected.

On Friday, supporters and members of the Shor Party protested outside the courtroom accusing the Constitutional Court of partiality.

MP Marina Tauber, a leading member of the Shor Party, appeared in Court to make statements despite her house arrest, which has been imposed in a criminal case where she is accused of accepting illegal financing for the party as well as underreporting expenses. Tauber declared that outlawing the party would violate the European Convention on Human Rights relating to the freedom of association.