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Romanian President Calls For Yes Vote In Referendum To Downsize Parliament

15:52, 28 Oct. 2009
Romanian Present Traian Basescu Wednesday called on Romanians to vote yes at the referendum to downsize the Parliament, held along with presidential elections on November 22, saying the political class refuses to reform itself.

Romanian President Pledges New Govt Before Presidential Polls If Croitoru’ Cabinet Falls

20:58, 27 Oct. 2009
Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu on Tuesday said that, if the new Cabinet formed by designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru does not get the Parliament’s confidence vote, he will see that a new Cabinet is formed before the presidential elections due on November 22.

Romania’s New President Will Secure Majority In Parliament – President Basescu

19:35, 27 Oct. 2009
Romania's acting President Traian Basescu said Tuesday that, after the presidential elections in November, the country's new president will succeed in putting together a Parliament majority to further form a new government.

Romania’s Constitutional Court Overrules Contestation Against President’s Candidacy For Second Term

11:20, 26 Oct. 2009
Romania’s Constitutional Court overruled the contestation against acting President Traian Basescu’s candidacy in the presidential elections, contestation based on the fact the head of state is involved in a criminal trial, the Constitutional Court said on its website Monday.

President Traian Basescu Delivers Lofty Speech On Romanian Armed Forces Day

15:12, 25 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Sunday in Carei, northwestern Romania, during the events celebrating the Romanian Armed Forces Day, that the Romanian Army “has a great contribution to Romania’s prestige” and is actively involved in the fight against terrorism.

Kelemen: Geoană şi Băsescu ar fi trebuit să înceapă campania cu scuze pentru guvernarea coaliţiei

16:42, 24 Oct. 2009
Candidatul UDMR la Preşedinţie, Kelemen Hunor, a declarat, sâmbătă, la Deva, că Mircea Geoană şi Traian Băsescu ar fi trebuit să înceapă campania electorală cu scuze publice în faţa populaţiei pentru cele întâmplate în nouă luni de guvernare a coaliţiei.

Băsescu: Observ în mass-media tentaţia de a acoperi campania cu o „zgură”

13:35, 24 Oct. 2009
Preşedintele Traian Băsescu a declarat, sâmbătă, la Craiova, că a observat în mass-media tentaţia de a acoperi campania electorală cu o "zgură" de subiecte neimportante pentru a acoperi incapacitatea multor candidaţi de a prezenta soluţii la probleme.

Fenechiu: Este un Guvern făcut pentru campania electorală a lui Băsescu

17:53, 23 Oct. 2009
Vicepreşedintele PNL Relu Fenechiu a declarat, vineri, pentru MEDIAFAX, că Guvernul propus de Croitoru este de fapt Guvernul lui Băsescu pentru campania sa electorală, în care şi-a lăsat pe listă miniştrii care i-ar fi creat probleme, adăugând că acest cabinet nu are şanse să treacă de Parlament.

President Reiterates Romania Will Return To Growth In 2010

14:00, 23 Oct. 2009
Romania will overcome the difficult economic period and will resume growth next year, President Traian Basescu said Friday.

Băsescu: Politicienii să nu intoxice populaţia, rezultatul referendumului e introdus în lege

18:10, 22 Oct. 2009
Şeful statului a declarat, joi, că va trebui să se treacă la revizuirea Constituţiei dacă referendumul se aprobă, menţionând că voinţa exprimată de popor trebuie introdusă într-o lege şi avertizând politicienii să nu intoxice populaţia cu argumentul că rezultatul ar fi consultativ.

Băsescu a semnat decretul pentru referendum – VIDEO

17:06, 22 Oct. 2009
Preşedintele Traian Băsescu a anunţat, joi, că a semnat decretul pentru organizarea referendumului pentru Parlament unicameral şi reducerea numărului de parlamentari la maximum 300 în 22 noiembrie, odată cu primul tur de scrutin al alegerilor prezidenţiale. El a spus că decretul conţine două articole.

U.S. VP Biden Welcomes Romania’s Support For Obama Antimissile Def Plan

13:19, 22 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday after a meeting with U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden that their talk reaffirmed that security within NATO is undividable and Biden thanked Romania for supporting the U.S.’ new antimissile defense plan.

Liderii PPE susţin candidatura lui Băsescu pentru un nou mandat de preşedinte

13:10, 22 Oct. 2009
Liderii Partidului Popular European (PPE) şi grupului PPE din Parlamentul European, Wilfried Martens şi Joseph Daul, şi-au exprimat susţinerea pentru Traian Băsescu, care candidează pentru un nou mandat de preşedinte al României, se arată într-un comunicat oficial.

Romanian Social Democrat Leader Threatens To Oust Bucharest District 2 Mayor From Party

18:37, 21 Oct. 2009
Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana told Bucharest District 2 mayor Neculai Ontanu he will be excluded from the party if he does not withdraw his statement according to which he supports President Traian Basescu for a second term, social democrats told MEDIAFAX Wednesday.

Referendum On Parliament Downsizing To Be Held Despite Opposition – Romanian President

16:18, 21 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that the referendum on downsizing the Parliament will be held, arguing that the current Cabinet, although it has limited powers, can still issue government decisions.

Bucharest Social Democrat Sector 2 Mayor Backs Basescu For Reelection

14:39, 21 Oct. 2009
The social democrat mayor of Bucharest’s sector 2 said in a press release Wednesday that he supports acting President Traian Basescu for a second term and now risks exclusion for his party.

Romanian President Directs Majority Parties To Form Alliance

12:26, 21 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that the parties which have stated their majority in Parliament need to go to court to register an alliance and may then have discussions with the President, but not before the 2012 parliamentary elections.

US Vice-President To Meet With Romania’s President, PM Thursday In Bucharest

20:58, 19 Oct. 2009
The US vice-president Joe Biden will meet Thursday, during a visit to Bucharest, with Romania’s President Traian Basescu, acting Prime Minister Emil Boc, social democrat leader Mircea Geoana and liberal leader Crin Antonescu.

President Says Romanians Are Reluctant To Sensitive Data Storage

11:27, 19 Oct. 2009
Romania’s President Traian Basescu on Monday said Romanians, and people in all former communist countries, are more reluctant to having sensitive data monitored and stored, unlike people in other democratic countries.

Antonescu: Geoană nu poate fi o „gazelă nevinovată” întrucât a participat la guvernare

19:15, 16 Oct. 2009
Liderul PNL Crin Antonescu a declarat, vineri la Iaşi, că Mircea Geoană nu se poate prezenta ca o "gazelă nevinovată", întrucât a participat timp de nouă luni la guvernare, alături de PDL, fiind responsabil de dezastrul economic din această perioadă.

Romania’s President Could Dissolve Parliament If Reelected

16:39, 16 Oct. 2009
Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday on public radio if Parliament rejects two Government propositions until presidential elections, the Constitution allows him to dissolve Parliament after his potential reelection as president, adding he would rather not do so.

Romania’s President Deems Ctrl Bk Governor As Ideal PM

14:30, 16 Oct. 2009
Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday on public radio central bank governor Mugur Isarescu would have been the best option for prime minister, but the current economic crisis does not allow such a move.

Romania’s President To Nominate Politician As PM If Parliament Rejects Technocrat Croitoru

11:08, 16 Oct. 2009
Romania’s acting President Traian Basescu said Friday he will nominate a second prime minister “from the party with the largest number of lawmakers” if a Government led by Lucian Croitoru is not accepted in Parliament, and refrained from naming the party and the precise person.

Romanian President Set To Sign Referendum Decree Despite Parliament’s Opposition

10:53, 16 Oct. 2009
Romania's acting President Traian Basescu said he would sign the decree on organizing a national referendum to downsize the country's Parliament to a single chamber and fewer lawmakers, despite the Parliament’s vote of disapproval.

Lucian Croitoru, un premier de vreme rea, mânat de încrederea în sine

19:12, 15 Oct. 2009
Nu ştiu ce resorturi l-a îndemnat în fapt pe Lucian Croitoru să facă o rupere de ritm într-o meritorie carieră aproape liniară şi să îşi asume situaţia ingrată de a încerca să formeze un guvern în împrejurări care îi sunt aproape total neprietenoase.

Parlamentul, nevoit să voteze un Cabinet, altfel echipa lui Boc nu pleacă înainte de alegeri

17:41, 15 Oct. 2009
Parlamentul este nevoit să valideze un Cabinet, în măsura în care, până la prezidenţiale, va ajunge în situaţia să o facă, dacă doreşte ca Guvernul Boc să plece până în 22 noiembrie, ipoteza dizolvării Legislativului fiind imposibilă în ultimele şase luni din mandatul şefului statului.

Romanian Liberal Leader Deems President’s PM Choice “Irresponsible”

16:40, 15 Oct. 2009
Romanian Liberal Party leader Crin Antonescu said Thursday that President Traian Basescu’s decision to appoint Lucian Croitoru Prime Minister is “irresponsible” and will prolong the crisis.

Romanian Social Democrat Leader To Challenge President’s Decision For PM At Constitutional Court

15:15, 15 Oct. 2009
Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana said Thursday, after President Traian Basescu appointed Lucian Croitoru as prime minister, the head of state will thus prolong and deepen the crisis, adding he might challenge the president’s decision at the Constitutional Court.

IMF Defers Review Mission To After New Govt Is Formed – Romanian President

15:05, 15 Oct. 2009
The International Monetary Fund has postponed a second review mission to Romania for after the new government is formed, Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday.

Romanian President Nominates Ctrl Bk Governor’s Advisor As PM

14:20, 15 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Thursday nominated Lucian Croitoru, an advisor of the central bank Governor, as Prime Minister.

Romania Needs A PM With Economic Background – Pres

20:42, 14 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday that Romania currently needs a prime minister with economic experience, in connection with the banks and the international financial and economic institutions.

Romanian President Asked Parties To Continue Talks On PM Nomination Until Tomorrow

20:33, 14 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said on Wednesday that he has asked the parties to continue discussions on nominating a new prime minister “until tomorrow around noon.”

Romanian Pres OKs Law Regulating Food Product Supplier, Vendor Relations

19:47, 14 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu signed on Wednesday the decree promulgating the Law on the sale of food products.

Romanian President Tells EU Ambassadors He Wants PM Familiar With IMF

16:22, 14 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu, who is expected to nominate a new prime minister after the government collapsed Tuesday, told EU ambassadors Wednesday he is thinking of appointing someone who “speaks the IMF’s language”, people at the meeting told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian President Calls Parliament Parties For Talks Wednesday

15:04, 14 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu, who has to appoint a new prime minister after democrat liberal Emil Boc’s government lost a confidence vote in Parliament Tuesday, has invited parliamentary parties for a new round of talks Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Romanian Democrat Liberals Want One Of Their Own As PM, Names Not Said

21:03, 13 Oct. 2009
Romanian democrat liberals are to meet Tuesday evening with President Traian Basescu and propose a democrat liberal prime minister without making any nomination, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Pres Invited Parties To Talks, Following Boc Cabinet Removal

17:59, 13 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Tuesday, after Parliament adopted the censure motion removing the Boc Cabinet, that he has invited political the parties to talks, the first stage of which is to begin at 5 p.m. today and end some time in the evening.

Romanian Social Democrat Leader Urges President To Appoint Govt With Parliament Support

16:46, 13 Oct. 2009
Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana called on President Traian Basescu Tuesday, after the Parliament voted to overthrow the government, to rise above political interests and swiftly appoint a government that has parliamentary support.

Romanian President Passes Law On Father’s, Mother’s Days

10:58, 13 Oct. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday passed the law instating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, which will be celebrated on the first and respectively second Sunday of May.

PES Asks Romanian President For Social Democrat Candidate In European Commissioner Negotiations

13:54, 10 Oct. 2009
The Party of European Socialists (PES) asks Romania’s President Traian Basescu to leave aside any political bias and act in the best interest of the country and of Europe by proposing a top social democrat for a European Commission portfolio.