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 Klaus Iohannis speaks at the Romanian Embassy in Washington on May 7, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis speaks at the Romanian Embassy in Washington on May 7, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday 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....