(1) In case of committing deeds in violation of the provisions of the Constitution, the President of the Republic of Moldova may be dismissed by the Parliament with the vote of two thirds of the number of elected deputies.

(2) The dismissal proposal may be initiated by at least one third of the deputies and shall be brought without delay to the attention of the President of the Republic of Moldova. The President may give explanations to the Parliament and the Constitutional Court as to the facts imputed to him.

(1) In case of committing serious deeds by which he violates the provisions of the Constitution, the President of the Republic of Moldova may be suspended from office by the Parliament, with the vote of two thirds of the deputies.

(2) The proposal for suspension from office may be initiated by at least one third of the deputies and shall be brought, without delay, to the knowledge of the President of the Republic of Moldova. The President may give an explanation to Parliament as to the facts alleged against him.

(3) If the proposal for suspension of office is approved, a referendum shall be held within 30 days for the dismissal of the President.