Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation today following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups. The announcement came two months after a top court annulled a presidential election in the European Union country. He will leave office on February



12.

Mr. Iohannis, 65, has held the presidential role since 2014 and served a maximum of two five-year terms. But his presidency was extended in December after the Constitutional Court cancelled the presidential race two days before a December 8 runoff.