The Cabinet requests Parliament to declare a state of emergency for a period of 60 days. A draft decision to this effect was taken in the January 19 meeting of the Government following the difficulties faced in the natural gas sector, IPN reports.

The Government makes reference to the Commission for Exceptional Situations’ report that underlines the necessity of declaring a state of emergency given that the insufficiency of natural gas directly and immediately affects the security of the state and the citizens.

Under the draft decision, during the state of emergency the Commission for Exceptional Situations, as the responsible administrative authority, will issue ordinances that will be binding on the managers of the central and local public authorities, business entities, public institutions, citizens and other persons who are on Moldova’s territory.

If Parliament accepts the Government’s request and declares a state of emergency, the Commission for Exceptional Situations will come together for a new meeting to ensure the uninterrupted supply of natural gas.