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ROMANIAN MINISTER RESIGNS OVER ELECTION PROTEST

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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Romanian Foreign Minister Resigns

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) – Romania’s foreign minister has resigned amid complaints that Romanians living abroad were unable to vote in the country’s presidential elections.

Voting Issues for Romanians Abroad

Romanians in Paris, London, Munich and elsewhere said they had to stand in line for hours and were unable to vote in the Nov. 2 election. This weekend, thousands of people protested against the government in Romania, saying it prevented expats from voting.

Corlatean Resignation and Election Runoff

Titus Corlatean stepped down Monday, saying he was pressured ahead of the Nov. 16 runoff to allow extra polling booths, which he claims would break voting rules.

Government Response and Ongoing Protests

The ministry announced Sunday it would dispatch 800 officials to embassies and consular offices to help speed up voting but protests continued.

Candidates in Upcoming Presidential Runoff

Prime Minister Victor Ponta faces city mayor Klaus Iohannis in the runoff, which Ponta is expected to win.

Key Takeaways

  • Romania’s foreign minister Titus Corlățean resigned on November 10, 2014, over failings in allowing expats to vote in the November 2 presidential election first round.
  • Thousands protested across major European cities and in Romania after expats faced long queues or were unable to vote.
  • Corlățean cited legal constraints on opening extra polling stations abroad, despite deploying 800 officials to assist.
  • His resignation came amid mounting pressure from protests, media, and political figures including former President Traian Băsescu.
  • He was succeeded by Teodor Meleșcanu ahead of the November 16 runoff against Klaus Iohannis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Titus Corlățean resign?
He resigned citing his refusal to break the law by establishing new polling stations abroad, following protests over voting difficulties experienced by the Romanian diaspora in the Nov 2 election first round.
What triggered public protests?
Thousands of Romanians living abroad faced long queues or couldn’t vote in cities like Paris, London, Munich, prompting protests both abroad and within Romania.
What measures were taken before his resignation?
The Foreign Ministry dispatched around 800 officials and increased staff and booths, but maintained that there was no legal basis to open new polling stations abroad.
Who replaced Corlățean as foreign minister?
Prime Minister Victor Ponta designated Teodor Meleșcanu to replace him ahead of the November 16 runoff.

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