IPN flow synopsis, for 22 October 2019

Majority to keep afloat

The Socialist Party wants to form alliances in district and local councils, where is possible. The PAS deputy suggested that he would prefer coalitions with the representatives of small parties that have one or two councillors, rather than with the councillors representing the Democratic Party. Majorities have already been formed in Dondușeni where PSRM accumulated over 53% of the votes in the Council, in Bălți municipality where Our Party accumulated 52% of the votes, in Ocnița where PSRM achieved 52% and in Orhei where Șor Party obtained 52%.

Let’s hope at least the dill price will hold stable

According to the National Bank of Moldova data, the net supply of foreign currency from individuals decreased by 36.2 million dollars (-16.3%), compared to the previous month, while the net demand for foreign currency from economic agents decreased by 21.9 million dollars (-10.6%).

The Moldovan leu depreciated on average by 0.1% against the US dollar, to 17.7586 USD/MDL, compared to 17.7395 USD/MDL in August 2019. According to the end of the month values, the leu appreciated by 0.6% compared to the US dollar..

It’s good to get money, but even better to have brains

The granting of the first tranche of macro-financial assistance represents a strong recognition of the EU's confidence in the Chisinau government. The European institutions highlighted the fulfilment of political preconditions and, among other things, referred to the sectoral conditions, writes the political scientist Dionis Cenușa in an analysis article for the IPN Agency.

Amalgam of Love and Hate

For the first time in the history of local elections in Chisinau, both candidates who have gained access to the second round of local elections represent the parties in power. For this reason, their responsibility is much greater. According to Igor Volnitchi, the stability of the governing coalition depends largely on the performance of the candidates in the second round for the capital's mayoralty.

The Chirtoaca surprise, the cherry on the ballot

The publisher Nicolae Negru said that, overall, the Socialist Party is considered the main winner of the election, followed by the ACUM bloc, which ranked second. According to him, the Democratic Party obtained a surprising result, even if the party was predicted to crumble. Dorin Chirtoacă's result of over 10% was also surprising in these elections.

Roll up the sleeves, Aluatu (tr.n. the dough) is waiting

The leader of the "Unirea - ODIP" Association, Vlad Bilețchi, was elected as an independent councillor in the village of Aluatu, Taraclia district. The candidate has accumulated more votes than the PSRM, the ACUM Bloc, the PDM and the "Șor" Political Party in order to "help people and to continue, by all means, including legal, to represent the people in several national and international institutions".

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