Nearly Half of Moldovan Lawmakers Back Motion to Impeach Sandu

Almost half of Moldova's lawmakers have backed a motion to impeach President Maia Sandu, according to Ion Chicu, leader of the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova, as reported by TASS.

Chicu said a draft resolution on the impeachment effort has been registered with parliament and should be considered as a matter of urgency. TASS did not report the exact number of lawmakers who have signed on in support, beyond characterizing the backing as close to half of the legislature.

The Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova, led by Chicu, is among the opposition forces in Moldova's parliament. Efforts to impeach a sitting president typically require a substantial parliamentary threshold and, in many systems, further review by a constitutional court before removal could proceed.

The report did not specify the grounds cited in the draft resolution for the impeachment motion, nor did it indicate when parliament might formally take up the measure. It also did not include comment from President Sandu's office or from parties supporting her in parliament.

Moldova has experienced significant political polarization in recent years, with divisions often centered on the country's foreign policy direction, including its relationship with the European Union and with Russia.

Further details on the resolution's specific timeline and its prospects for passage were not available in the report.