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| CHISINAU, Moldova — Thousands demonstrated on Thursday against a proposal to nominate an influential politician and businessman to become the next prime minister of Moldova, a country mired in political uncertainty. | |
| The protest comes amid a standoff between President Nicolae Timofti and the pro-European governing coalition. Timofti on Wednesday rejected Vlad Plahotniuc, the coalition’s candidate for prime minister. | |
| The coalition refused to name another candidate. However, seven lawmakers said Thursday they were quitting the coalition, demanding another candidate be named. Their departure leaves the coalition without a majority. | The coalition refused to name another candidate. However, seven lawmakers said Thursday they were quitting the coalition, demanding another candidate be named. Their departure leaves the coalition without a majority. |
| Thousands demonstrated in Chisinau Thursday against Plahotniuc, a politician with investments in oil, finance, banking and media, claiming he has too much power and influence. | Thousands demonstrated in Chisinau Thursday against Plahotniuc, a politician with investments in oil, finance, banking and media, claiming he has too much power and influence. |
| If Parliament fails to approve a government by Jan. 29, it will be dissolved and early elections called. Parliament dismissed the previous government in late October amid allegations of corruption. | |
| Moldova has been plagued by instability since up to $1.5 billion went missing from three Moldovan banks before November 2014 Parliamentary elections, sparking weeks of protests last fall, with Moldovans demanding a thorough investigation and a crackdown on endemic corruption. The country had five prime ministers during 2015. | |
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