Klaus Iohannis, Romania's president for over ten years, resigned unexpectedly, marking a notable political shift. Once perceived as a pro-reform leader, his presidency ended in unpopularity, making him the least favored post-communist Romanian president. Impeachment proceedings initiated by far-right parties triggered his resignation three months prior to an election. While his extended term had been deemed legal, Iohannis chose to step down to avoid becoming a distraction during the campaign, positioning himself against being the focal point of a controversial impeachment process that could have diminished Romania's international standing.
Although presidents in Romania cannot serve more than two terms, the Constitutional Court ruled that the extension of his mandate was legal.
Iohannis described the impeachment procedure as a 'useless' and 'harmful endeavor,' saying it would only serve as a distraction in the upcoming presidential election.
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