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Romanian Liberal Head Antonescu Declares Geoana New President

Romanian liberal head Crin Antonescu issued a statement at the Social Democratic Party headquarters thanking all those who voted and understood that “a change is needed”, freeing Romania and giving it a chance that politicians are not allowed to miss.

Romanian Presidential Candidates Debate National Security Concepts

Romanian presidential candidates Traian Basescu and Mircea Geoana debated Thursday evening national security issues, with the two agreeing that national security needs to be a complex that includes sanitary, food and energy components.

Romanian Pres Refuses To Appoint Fmr Head Lidia Barbulescu For Supreme Court President

Romanian incumbent President Traian Basescu said Thursday, during the presidential runoff debate, that he will not appoint Lidia Barbulescu as president of the High Court of Justice.

Romania-Russia Relations Discussed In Presidential Runoff Debate

Social democrat presidential contender Mircea Geoana told incumbent president Traian Basescu during the presidential runoff debate that he is not welcome in Russia because of his aggressive foreign policy, while Basescu replied saying business relations with Russia are good.

Social Democrat Contender: Romania Will Achieve Law And Order After Dec 6 Runoff

Romanian social democrat presidential contender Mircea Geoana on Sunday said he is confident the "structures within the country’s Interior Ministry will fairly oversee the second round of presidential elections," adding “law and order will be brought back, including within the ministry."

Romania Green Party Head Set To Vote “Against” Basescu In Dec 6 Presidential Runoff

Romania’s Green Party head Remus Cernea on Saturday said he would vote "against" incumbent President Traian Basescu in the second round of presidential elections on December 6, adding Basescu’s five-year mandate was a total "fiasco."

Romania New Generation Party To Back Social Democrat Geoana In Presidential Runoff

Romania’s New Generation Party decided to back social democrat contender Mircea Geoana unconditionally in the presidential election runoff on December 6, the party’s leader and FC Steaua owner George Becali said Saturday.