The fact that the political parties that registered or suggested candidates for the presidential elections became involved in propaganda is not illegal and this should not cause uproar in society, member of the Central Election Commission Iurie Ciocan stated in a public discussion, IPN reports, quoting the portal Anticoruptie.

“The rules for the presidential elections are different from those for the parliamentary elections. In the parliamentary elections, when the party or election contender is registered, these begin immediately the election campaign. As regards the presidential elections, the lawmakers stipulate clearly that the candidate collects signatures first and is then registered. When this procedure is over, this year on September 29, the election campaign starts the next day. The start will be then given for everyone. The fact that we now already have two registered candidates does not mean that they can begin the campaign,” explained Iurie Ciocan, noting that the parties have the right to be visible and to disseminate propaganda.

“From my viewpoint, the political party is a perpetual state institution that is indispensable in a democratic society. The parties are obliged to declare their financial resources and to also show how these are used. If they obey the law, they can disseminate propaganda.”

According to Iurie Ciocan, when the campaign starts officially, the rules regarding the appearance of the candidate in the media will be strict. The campaign lasts from September 30 until October 28.