CEC president: There is sufficient time until June 5

Iurie Ciocan, president of the Central Election Commission (CEC), assured that the central electoral authority will fulfill its obligations by June 5, when the general local elections will take place, Info-Prim Neo reports. “There is sufficient time. We will manage to organize the elections,” said Iurie Ciocan. The CEC’s website contains the requirements for the political parties and the independent candidate who intend to run in the elections. Iurie Ciocan said the Commission already verified the electoral rolls in cooperation with mayor’s offices, from January 1 until March 1, and all the drawbacks were removed. The Communist lawmakers criticized the parliamentary majority’s decision to hold the elections on June 5, saying it is not enough time for the CEC to carry out all the organizational activities. Under the Election Code, the elections must be announced at least 60 days before the poll. This provision was observed.