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Opposition party « Above” Moldova announces 50,000th protest action.
Organizers promise to hold another anti-government protest in downtown Chisinau, near the presidential administration building. As expected, politicians and citizens supporting pro-European right-wing forces will join the protests for the first time.
The organizers are going to set up a stage and tents at the rally site, so the action can be unlimited.
Active protests in Moldova ongoing since May, the main claims of the protesters are about rising energy and food prices, as well as inflation and falling living standards. Inflation in Moldova reportedly reached a record level of growth in the summer, up to 33.5% year-on-year.
In addition, Sandu's government has been criticized for refusing to contact Moscow on energy prices. In addition, the accusations relate to pressure on the opposition.
According to polls, about 60% of Moldovans do not trust the governing party Action and Solidarity, about 70% are disappointed with the government's progress and almost 65% are in favor of its replacement.