Romanian President Basescu Supports 10% Election Threshold, Two-Party System

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday evening, on B1TV, that he supports implementing a 10% threshold for Parliament representation, or a two-party electoral system.

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Romanian President Basescu Supports 10% Election Threshold, Two-Party System

"As long as we rule through coalitions, we won't have a proper government," said Basescu, who stated he supports a system whereby two parties take turns at the helm, with the backing of a smaller party.

Under the current election system, parties need to receive at least 5% of votes to obtain seats in Parliament.

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