The state of emergency in Moldova has been extended for another 60 days starting from 6 December.
This is stipulated in a corresponding decision adopted by the parliament on the initiative of the government. The proposal to extend the state of emergency in Moldova is motivated by existing threats and the need to ensure the security of energy supplies, manage the flow of refugees and counter other security risks. As Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita said while speaking at a plenary session of parliament, there is still a need for leverage and tools to make quick and effective decisions in the current situation. While speaking about the consequences and risks of the war in Ukraine, the head of the Cabinet stressed that they continue to be felt in Moldova. For example, the shelling of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has led to massive power outages in our country. At the same time, the crossing of Moldovan airspace by Russian missiles threatened the safety of civil aviation, and the missile that fell in the village of Naslavcea a month ago caused serious damage and endangered the safety of our citizens. According to the Premier, as the destruction caused by Russian shelling in Ukraine grows larger and larger, so does the flow of refugees from the neighboring country. If these attacks continue, there is a very real possibility that their numbers will increase. In addition, electricity and natural gas are not being supplied in sufficient quantities, and the number of actions from the hybrid warfare spectrum is increasing. "Recent events show us that our country is in an unprecedented situation in which institutions continue to need quick tools to intervene when people's lives and safety are threatened, when social and economic activities are interrupted, or when innocent people are forced to flee an unjust and ruthless war. Day by day we must find solutions so that we have electricity and gas. If the state of emergency had not been declared, we would not be able to help energy companies, we would not have the legal instruments to buy and store natural gas, and we would not be able to buy electricity quickly from Romania, and people would be left in the dark," Natalia Gavrilita said. During the state of emergency, the orders of the Emergency Situations Commission are mandatory for the heads of central and local public administration authorities, economic agents, public institutions, as well as citizens and other persons located on the territory of Moldova. On 24 February, the Moldovan parliament introduced the state of emergency for 60 days because of the situation in Ukraine and threats to Moldova's security. Subsequently, the regime was extended more than once: from 25 April for 60 days, from 24 June for 45 days, from 8 August for 60 days and from 7 October for 60 days. // 02.12.2022 - InfoMarket
