presidential elections

Ruling Party to Discuss Cabinet Reshuffle, Presidential Candidate at July 22 Meeting – Sources

15:49, 10 Iul. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) are planning to hold an Executive Committee meeting on July 22, with discussions to revolve around a new cabinet reshuffle and polls regarding the party’s presidential candidate, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian President Criticizes Possible Ruling Party Leader Presidential Bid

21:13, 22 Mai 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized on Wednesday the possibility that Social Democrat Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea will announce a presidential bid following Sunday’s European Parliament elections.

Ruling Party Leader on Presidential Bid: We Will Consider It if I Will Be Physically Able

19:11, 12 Apr. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, said on Friday that he will think about running in the country’s presidential elections if he will be physically able to, referring to his recent health concerns.

Romanian Social Democrats Submit Evidence To Back Their Election Rigging Claim

16:31, 09 Dec. 2009
Romania’s Social Democratic Party sent to the Constitutional Court the evidence regarding alleged irregularities during presidential elections, people close to the matter said Wednesday.

Sibiu Mayor To Meet Social Democrat Geoana, Liberal Antonescu Monday

22:18, 06 Dec. 2009
Sibiu mayor Klaus Johannis said Sunday evening after exit polls showed social democrat Mircea Geoana winner of the presidential election race he will meet with Geoana and liberal Crin Antonescu Monday to decide the next “steps” to be made.

Romania Presidential Election Voter Turnout At 24.01% By GMT1100

14:57, 06 Dec. 2009
Voter turnout in Romania’s presidential election was at 24.01% by GMT1100, the Central Electoral Bureau said.

Romanian Presidential Election Partial Results At GMT0600: Basescu – 32.84%, Geoana – 29.17%

08:41, 23 Nov. 2009
Romania’s incumbent president Traian Basescu obtained 32.84% of the votes in the first round of elections and social democrat candidate Mircea Geoana obtained 29.17%, according to partial results published Monday morning, after counting the votes in 48% of polling stations.

Campaign Staffs Of Romania’s Top Presidential Contenders Agree On Direct Debate Wednesday

09:43, 18 Nov. 2009
Romania’s Social Democratic Party election campaign spokesperson Victor Ponta recently said the election campaign staffs of Romania’s top presidential contenders agreed on a face-to-face debate Wednesday evening, at 8 p.m., at the Parliament Palace.

Romanian Democrat Liberals To Launch President Traian Basescu’ Candidacy On Oct 17– Sources

16:53, 04 Oct. 2009
Romanian democrat liberals are getting ready to officially launch acting President Traian Basescu's candidacy for a second term, most likely on October 17 at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, sources close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian MEP Gigi Becali Announces Presidential Candidacy

14:15, 03 Oct. 2009
Romanian MEP Gigi Becali, head of the Christian-Democratic New Generation Party (PNG-CD), on Saturday announced his candidacy for the presidency of Romania within the party’s national council meeting.

Interior Min Vows To Ensure Free, Fair Presidential Elections In Romania

12:41, 02 Oct. 2009
Romanian interim Interior Minister Vasile Blaga said Friday he will ensure the organization of “free and fair” presidential elections, stressing that he will noeither be President Traian Basescu’s campaign manager nor will he be part of the Democratic Liberal Party’s campaign staff.

Romanian Interior Ministry Sets New Measures To Prevent Multiple Voting

11:45, 20 Sept. 2009
Polling stations in Romania will have personalized stamps with the election year and the number of the polling station and web cameras at the entrance to the special polling stations, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.

Magyar Democratic Union In Romania Can Form Alliance, But Not At All Costs

13:53, 19 Sept. 2009
The Magyar Democratic Union in Romania (UDMR) is able to form a governing alliance with other parties, but not at all costs, party leader Marko Bela said on Saturday.

Romanian Private Radio, TV To Grant Free Airtime To Presidential Candidates

15:30, 03 Sept. 2009
Romanian private television and radio stations are obligated by law to grant free airtime to the candidates in the November presidential election, similar to airtime provided by public radio and TV, according to a Government Emergency Ordinance amending the presidential elections law.

Romania To Hold Presidential Elections On Nov 22

13:16, 31 Aug. 2009
Romanian ruling coalition leaders decided the country will hold presidential elections on November 22, said Monday democrat liberal Vasile Blaga after a ruling coalition meeting.

Romania To Hold 1st Round Of Presidential Polls End-Nov ’09 – Democrat Liberal VP

14:16, 24 Aug. 2009
The leaders of Romania’s ruling coalition on Monday discussed the program regarding the emergency ordinance on Romania’s presidential elections and planned the first round of presidential elections at the end of November.

Bucharest General Mayor Ponders Run For Presidency

23:36, 26 Iul. 2009
Bucharest general mayor Sorin Oprescu told Antena 3 channel on Sunday evening that he’s considering participating in the presidential elections as independent candidate and that he will decide in the upcoming period.

Romanian Social Democrat Head Set To “Rebuild” Ruling Coalition If Elected President

10:16, 20 Mai 2009
Romanian social democrat head Mircea Geoana said Tuesday evening at Realitatea TV that if he wins the presidential elections due this autumn, it will be necessary to “rebuild” the current ruling coalition and the Social Democratic Party (PSD) will have to take the helm of the future government.

Romanian President’s Second Mandate Depends On Coalition Govt Results

09:52, 27 Ian. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu publicly admitted he had told democrat liberal leaders a month ago that unless the Government has results and curb the effects of the economic crisis on Romanians, he will not run for a new term as president.

Romanian Social Democrat Nastase Would Run Against President Basescu In 09

16:28, 03 Mai 2008
Romania’s former social democrat prime minister Adrian Nastase said Saturday he would accept to run against acting President Traian Basescu in the 2009 presidential elections unless the party comes up with a better candidate.