Vlad Plahotniuc's election as president of PD is associated by analysts with a coming "to light" of this character which so far has coordinated everything from the shadow. Some opinion leaders consider that it is a brave decision which speaks of Plahotniuc who wants to turn PD into an alternative force for PSRM. Others argue that the decision he has assumed only reveals his ambition. About the effects of this decision, the opinion leader prefer to be limited at "we'll see".

Here is what says Cristi Hrituc, expert on electoral campaign strategies and ex-presidential adviser of Basescu: Plahotniuc's decision to take over the presidency of PD is extremely brave. The fact that he chooses to change the role of "puppet master" who operates from the shadow for the role of "star" leading in the spotlight, demonstrates that Plahotniuc risks everything, trying with this decision to change the paradigm that he was in until now.

Perhaps the movementis  made especially for the political environment in the EU. Plahotniuc wants to prove that he is the one who keeps Moldova on the West path, he is the main opponent of Dodon, he and the Democratic Party represent an alternative to the PSRM.

If Moldova will have economic growth, and Filip government will perform, positive effects will be felt in the share of trust that will have Plahoniuc. It's a risky move, as the most hated man in Moldova to take over the presidency of his party, but probably the PDM leader is counting on the fact that in two years he will succeed in improving the living standards of Moldovans, which will make a big difference in the next election. I think the PDM strategy for the next period will be: "We accomplish, we work for the people, Dodon only talks." Governmental levers, administrative levers will be the PDM asset.

For the Western chancelleries the most matters that Moldova to be predictable, stable politically and to respect its commitments. Plahotniuc knows these things. If he can succeed at making Moldova again the "EU successful project" he will have the necessary support. It sounds cynical, but in politics matters the pragmatic interest and sometimes less the stains of the image.

Deschide.MD: But do you think that Vlad Plahotniuc will share the "laurels" with PL, or rather will try to distance himself from Mihai Ghimpu, based on a parliamentary majority where only PD to be a party with legal papers?

Cristi Hrituc: Ghimpu does not represent anything from an electoral perspective. His time has passed. He lost the unionist audience. Over time, the PL leader many times put in danger the government. He is not a stable partner. Perhaps when Plahotniuc will have a stable parliamentary majority, very safe, he will remove Ghimpu out of the government formula, especially if he will play the card that he played before: on horseback and on foot, meaning in government as well as in opposition. If PL would reform, if they would come up with a credible leader and would be a loyal partner of the government then it could stay in the present formula. If not, then at the first opportunity that will arise, PDM will throw it out. Any analysis that we make is based on the fact that Plahotniuc is extremely pragmatic and cool. He will not hesitate to take every step to achieve his political goal and his goal now is that PDM to be the main and alternative political force to PSRM.

I also asked an opinion from Mr. Vasile Butnaru, director of Radio Free Europe, who preferred not to give forecasts but some of the findings from what already happened:

Vasile Botnaru: Finally Plahotniuc stepped forward. It remains unclear from the analysis if he is satisfied or not too much by Marian Lupu. Official he thanked him, but in reality we do not know if he acknowledges his contributions for the party. The fact that he decided to come to light means that he is more ambitious. Namely he "decided" is the right verb! He did not accept this function, he was not persuaded or other options. He decided.

Deschide.MD: But how this decision will affect the work of the parliamentary majority?

Vasile Botnaru: I just analyze. Surely, Plahotniuc has taken into account that he will be able to control the Parliament and Government and other institutions, but whether that happens or not, we shall see.

Another opinion we asked from the former PM Ion Sturza, who is a claimed protester of Vlad Plahotniuc and his actions.

Ion Sturza: It is an internal decision of PD. I hope he assumes it. A kind of "normality", those who decide, will also answer. For some the public spotlight is a form to shine, for others - to burn. We shall see!

Deschide.MD: Do you think that Vlad Plahotniuc will share his merits with PL? Or this party will be distanced from the parliamentary majority and Government, and Vlad Plahotniuc will create a coalition in which only PD will be with legal papers?

Ion Sturza: I don't think that Mihai Ghimpu has much to say in the Moldovan politics. Dividing the merits I think is a joke. PD does not share with anybody, anything!