The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM) Vlad Filat said that his party is for the election of the head of state by popular vote, Info-Prim Neo reports. “The problem of election of the President is too serious to be treated by negotiations and meetings where to look for solutions. A referendum should be held to amend Article 78 of the Constitution (which defines the procedure for electing the head of state – e.n.),” Vlad Filat said in a press briefing. The Premier also said that if such a referendum is held, the PLDM will take part only if there is introduced the provision that the head of state must be elected by direct vote.