Moldovan presidential candidates will take a test of knowledge of the state language

For the first time, candidates for the presidency of the Republic of Moldova will be tested for knowledge of the state language. The elections will be held on October 20. This was reported by Point, according to UNN.

Details

According to a new regulation approved by the Central Election Commission (CEC), candidates' Romanian language skills will be checked by the admission committee when submitting documents for registration of initiative groups.

According to the publication, each candidate will be required to personally fill out a declaration and answer questions from members of the selection committee. This is necessary to demonstrate their language skills.

According to Article 18 of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova, candidates need to demonstrate the following levels of proficiency in the state language:

• sufficient understanding of the common language and official information;

• ability to discuss and answer questions about everyday life;

• ability to read and understand texts of a public nature, laws and regulations;

• ability to write essays on topics related to everyday life.

Recall

In early August, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry declared an employee of the Russian Embassy persona non grata due to activities incompatible with diplomatic status. This decision is related to the investigation of a case of high treason and espionage in favor of Russia.