Moldova sets November 18 for presidential election

Moldova has set November 18 as the date for a presidential election in a fresh bid to end a leadership crisis which has paralyzed reform in one of Europe’s poorest countries for more than two years.

The election of a president in Moldova is made by parliament, not by direct popular vote, and requires the support of at least 61 deputies.

The country has been without a full-time president since communist leader Vladimir Voronin stepped down in September 2009 after two consecutive terms in office.