After the October 30 presidential elections, early parliamentary and presidential elections could take place in Moldova. The early legislative elections could be held next year, ex-Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev, who applied to be registered as a candidate for President, stated in a news conference at IPN. According to Vasile Tarlev, the early elections would be generated by the general dissatisfaction in society.

“We know that the next parliamentary elections should take place in 2018, in accordance with the law, but the situation created inside the country and outside it and the conflicts of interests of a number of groups will lead to early legislative elections, according to my information,” stated the former Premier.

According to him, the early elections will most probably take place next autumn. Another reason for such a development is the way in which the legislation on presidential elections was implemented. The Venice Commission recommends that the rules of the game and the legislation must not be changed during a year before the elections.

Furthermore, the way in which the aspirants were treated in the signature collection process is against the law and the requirements. The human rights were violated and the aspirants were treated unequally. “There were empty lists with the stamp and signature of some of the mayor’s offices in the files submitted to the CEC by some of the candidates, but we spent days to get a signature on the subscription lists. What right does the secretary not to put the signature and stamp? Why did they register some of the candidates and didn’t register the others?” asked Vasile Tarlev.

He noted that all these arguments will lead to a revolt and greater mobilization in society as the people want to struggle against injustice. “If we do not bring things in our country in order, nobody will do this for us,” he stated.

Vasile Tarlev said he will appeal the decision of the Central Election Commission not to register him as a runner in the race for the presidency to court.