The judgements passed by the Moldovan courts of law are not a surprise for the centers of power that take decisions in the state. They are unpredictable for the citizens. In the Republic of Moldova, there is no judicial independence, said invitees that formed part of the June 25 panel of the talk show “Expertise hour” produced by Jurnal TV channel, IPN reports.

Chair of the Institute for Strategic Initiatives Andrei Popov said this element of unpredictability seriously affects the democratic system in the Republic of Moldova. “We should know that there are rules of the game in any democratic system. They are transparent and clear and the game does not change depending on the result,” he stated.

Retired judge Tatiana Raducanu, ex-member of the Superior Council of Magistracy and former judge of the Supreme Court of Justice, said there is no real judiciary independence in Moldova. Not many judges are courageous and can pass judgements without being influenced. “A court ruling should be legal, well-founded, clear and definite. Is the June 12 decision passed by the Appeals Court that was upheld by the Supreme Court of Justice such a decision?” she asked.

Journalist Alex Cozer said he cannot explain why so many police officers were mobilized for the 200-300 people who on June 25 protested at the Supreme Court of Justice against the decision to not validate the election of Andrei Nastase as mayor. “What has happened during the last few days seriously endangers the situation in the Republic of Moldova. A lot of young people who welcomed the June 3 election outcome and said that we still have a chance come to protest as if this is the last chance indeed,” he stated, noting no one else than Vladimir Plahotniuc and his command center can stay behind such court decisions.