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Romanian court puts impeached president back in power
Romania’s Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that a referendum to impeach the country’s president was invalid, leaving Traian Basescu in power after months of political turmoil. “The court noted that the turnout was lower than the minimum threshold required for the ballot to be valid,” the judges said. “The ruling was adopted with a qualified majority,”…
EU delivers harsh verdict on Romania’s respect for democracy
BRUSSELS — The EU executive delivered a harsh verdict on Romania’s respect for democratic values and threatened tighter policing to ensure respect for the rule of law, in a report seen by AFP on Tuesday. “A well functioning, independent judicial system, and respect for democratic institutions are indispensable for mutual…
Romania opposition supporters stage mass protest
BUCHAREST — Around 7,000 people joined a mass opposition demonstration in Bucharest on Thursday calling on Romanian President Traian Basescu to step down, one of a number of protests held across the nation. The opposition rally was organised separately from protests taking place for a seventh day across Romania against…
Protesters rally in Romania for fifth day
BUCHAREST — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Romania on Monday for the fifth day in a row, calling on President Traian Basescu to step down after weekend protests marred by violence. Waving Romanian flags, protesters in central Bucharest chanted “Down with Basescu” and “Thieves”. Some of them carried a coffin…
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