Prime Minister  Pavel Filip said he could run in a single-member constituency without leaving his post as the legislation allows him to do so. The Premier informed about this in the talk show “Emphasis on today” on TVR Moldova channel.

“The legal framework enables the Prime Minister to take part in the election campaign without vacating the post. A minister is obliged to leave the post when running in elections, but a Prime Minister is not obliged to do it,” stated Pavel Filip.

He noted the Democratic Party of which he forms part hasn’t yet taken a decision as to his running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

As to the appointment of the new minister of finance, Pavel Filip said several candidates are being considered and a decision will be taken the coming days. “There are many persons who deserve to hold this post,” he stated.