A consultative constitutional referendum was held in Moldova on 23 May 1999.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1330 It was initiated by President Petru Lucinschi and asked voters whether they approved of changing the system of government to a presidential system.Nohlen & Stöver, p1339 The proposal was approved by 64% of voters. However, the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova and the Alliance for Democracy and Reforms opposed Lucinschi, and were able to vote several constitutional changes through parliament on 5 July 2000. The changes reduced the powers of the president and strengthened the parliament and government.Nohlen & Stöver, p1318
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