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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists

IndiaTimes Monday, 10 February 2025 ()
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation amid pressure from populist opposition groups after a court annulled the presidential election. Iohannis, in office since 2014, will step down on February 12. The election was canceled after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round amid allegations of Russian interference. A new vote is set for May. Clashes erupted in Bucharest following the announcement.
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News video: 'I have never violated the Constitution' says outgoing Romanian president after resignation

'I have never violated the Constitution' says outgoing Romanian president after resignation 01:02

 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis speaks at a press conference after announcing he would resign following pressure for him to step down ahead of the re-run of an election that was voided over allegations of Russian interference. Iohannis was facing a renewed attempt by MPs to suspend him, a move he...

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