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Moldovan parliament reduces president's powers despite protests

AFP, 03 Dec 2020
Moldovan lawmakers pass a bill reducing presidential powers with some scuffles between MPs during the session, despite more than 5,000 people rallying in support of the country's newly elected pro-European president. Maia Sandu is due to take office in late December as leader of the ex-Soviet republic after winning a surprise victory over pro-Russian incumbent Igor Dodon last month.

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