Romanian Chamber Speaker Asks Pres To OK Uninominal Vote Law

"I ask that you initiate as soon as possible the procedure for the promulgation of the Electoral Code enacted by the Parliament, thus Romania might benefit sooner from the advantages of the uninominal voting system," said Olteanu in an open letter sent to the head of state.

"If later, after the referendum you initiated, the people indicates that it wants a different project for the uninominal vote, it will be much easier to amend a law already enacted, rather than initiate a new parliament procedure, which would consume more time," said Olteanu.

The law on the uninominal voting system for which the Government took responsibility in parliament was sent to the president, who has 20 days to promulgate it.