On July 28, 1994, the Moldovan Parliament approved the new Constitution of the country. It defines Moldova as an independent, democratic and "single" state. It sets Moldovan in the Latin script as the official language, but guarantees the  use of Russian and the other languages spoken in Moldova. The neutrality of the country is stipulated and the stationing of foreign troops on its territory is banned. Provisions for the autonomy of the Dniestr and Gagauz regions were also made. Under the new Constitution, the Government is semi-presidential, with executive authority divided between the non-partisan President and cabinet. President is the Head of the State. President provide the candidature of the Prim Minister, which forms the cabinet. Both Prim Minister and cabinet, are approved by the Parliament. Parliament (unicameral - 104 seats) holds supreme legislative authority. The President and members of Parliament are elected in direct order by people to four-year terms.
The majority of the today's Parliament is formed by representatives from parties of democratic orientation. The communist and other pro Russian parties and movements are in opposition.
The next presidential elections are set for December 2004 and of the Parliament - for March 2006.