Moldova approves energy emergency due to power line outage
Lawmakers backed a 60-day emergency after Russian strikes in Ukraine disabled a key power line. The route supplies most of Moldova's electricity via Romania.
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The parliament of Moldova has officially approved a 60-day energy state of emergency following the disruption of a vital power line. The decision was reached after attacks by Russia in neighboring Ukraine rendered a primary electricity conduit inoperable.
The measure, introduced by the nation's pro-European government, passed with 72 votes in favor within the 101-member chamber. Despite the urgency of the situation, the opposition Socialist and Communist parties refused to support the emergency declaration.