Romanian President Resigns Ahead of Impeachment Bid, Election Rerun

Romania was plunged into political turmoil after Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election in November 2024.
Romanian President Resigns Ahead of Impeachment Bid, Election Rerun
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis speaks at the Romanian Embassy in Washington on May 7, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Feb. 10 that he would resign ahead of plans by opposition parliamentary parties to impeach him.

Iohannis, 65, has served as president since 2014, completing the maximum of two five-year terms. Following accusations of Russian election interference, which the Kremlin denies, his presidency was extended in December 2024 after the Constitutional Court canceled the presidential election two days before the Dec. 8 runoff.

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