Klaus Iohanis announced his resignation as Romanian president on Monday amid growing dissatisfaction among the population and even among his own political allies.
“I have resigned from the Romanian Presidential Office due to this unnecessary and negative development, in order to save the citizens from this crisis. I will take office on February 12th the day after tomorrow.” said Iohanis.
When it invalidated the first round of the December presidential election, the Constitutional Court ruled that Iohanis could remain in office until his successor is elected.
However, many experts questioned the decision, saying that Romania’s constitution does not contain clear provisions regarding the extension of presidential terms for more than five years.
The extremist party formed in Parliament after the December 1 parliamentary elections repeatedly called on Iohanis to resign. Pot, a newly formed extremist party that supported Russian pro-prospect Karin Georgek, failed to secure two sufficient votes to pass a motion to suspend the president.
The third attempt was successful with the support of 26 MPs from the pro-European USR (Updated) party.
“In any case, it’s a pointless effort, as I will be in office a few months after the election of a new president. I have never repeatedly, repeatedly, violated the Constitution, so it’s an unfounded effort. In the end, it’s a harmful effort because everyone lost and no one won,” Iohanis said, referring to the stopping procedure.
“In the international stage, the effect will last longer and become very negative. Our partners understand why Romania is rejecting the president after the process of electing a new president has already begun. Not,” he added. It looks like a “laughing stock.”
On Monday, the Congressional governing body decided to vote for the president’s request to suspend Tuesday.
The Constitution provides that if a vacancy occurs, the interim president will be assumed by the Senate Speaker.
Since last December, the Senate has been chaired by PNL president Illy Borojang.
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