Moldova Enacts 60-Day State of Emergency for Energy, Water Supply
Parliament Approves Emergency Measures Amid Supply Concerns
Background and Decision
CHISINAU, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Parliament in Moldova approved the introduction of a 60-day state of emergency for energy and water supplies on Tuesday, enabling the pro-European government to act quickly to guard against shortages in supply.
Voting Results
Members voted 54-20 in favour of the measure, to take effect on September 26. Twenty-two deputies failed to vote.
Government's Rationale
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan told the chamber emergency measures were necessary to enable the government to adopt measures before any crises in supply occurred in the country lying between Ukraine and Romania.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Alexander Tanas, writing by Ron Popeski, editing by Chris Reese)