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Article 160
 

Initiating a Referendum to dismiss the President of the Republic of Moldova


(1) The referendum to dismiss the President of the Republic of Moldova may be initiated exclusively by the Parliament.


(2) Following the adoption of a decision regarding the dismissal of the President of the Republic of Moldova under the conditions set in Article 89 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, within 5 days the Parliament shall adopt a decision regarding the conduct of a referendum related to the respective issue. The referendum shall be conducted within the deadline provided in Article 89 (3) of the Constitution.


(3) The referendum regarding the dismissal of the President of the Republic of Moldova shall be ensured by the Central Electoral Commission.