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Romania's Iohannis steps down, leaving caretaker president in charge until election rerun in spring
BUCHAREST, Romania — After over a decade in office, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stepped down on Wednesday and has been replaced by the senate president who will serve in an interim capacity until a new presidential election is held in spring.
Romania's Iohannis steps down, leaving caretaker pres. in charge until election rerun
BUCHAREST, Romania -- After over a decade in office, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stepped down on Wednesday and has been replaced by the senate president who will serve in an interim capacity until a new presidential election is held in spring.
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Senate leader takes Romanian presidency until elections
Romania's liberal party leader Ilie Bolojan, part of the ruling coalition, took office as interim president Wednesday after the pro-European incumbent Klaus Iohannis, threatened with impeachment, resigned earlier in the week.
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Romania president resigns amid cancelled election turmoil
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From pro-European leader to controversial exit, Klaus Iohannis leaves after a decade as president of Romania
Klaus Iohannis left the presidential Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, February 12, marking the end of a decade in power. As the ...
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Romania’s perceived corruption index lags behind EU average
With 46 out of 100 points in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, Romania ...
Romania president resigns amid impeachment threat
Romania's centrist president has stepped down following pressure from opposition far-right populist parties after a presidential election was annulled in December amid accusations of Russian meddling.
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National Bank of Romania to stay on hold amid persistent inflation and fiscal uncertainty
We expect National Bank of Romania policymakers to keep the key rate at 6.50% at the upcoming meeting on 14 February, as is widely anticipated by the market. The NBR's decision will likely take ...