{"id":3717,"date":"2025-02-14T07:01:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T07:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=3717"},"modified":"2025-02-14T07:01:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T07:01:25","slug":"romanias-interim-president-ilie-bolojan-promises-economic-and-social-stability-fair-elections-in-first-public-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=3717","title":{"rendered":"Romania\u2019s interim president Ilie Bolojan promises economic and social stability, fair elections in first public statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Romania&#8217;s new interim president,<strong> Ilie Bolojan<\/strong>, delivered his first message on Thursday, February 13, emphasizing his commitment to economic, social, and political stability, security, and fair elections. &#8220;We have no time to lose, and the risk of a major crisis is real,&#8221; he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presidency.ro\/ro\/media\/mesaje\/mesajul-transmis-presedintele-interimar-al-romaniei-ilie-bolojan\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ilie Bolojan took over as interim president on February 12 following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romania-insider.com\/klaus-iohannis-leaves-two-mandates-president-romania-february-2025\" target=\"_blank\">the resignation of Klaus Iohannis<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I assume this position with dignity and full responsibility towards the Romanian people and our collective future,&#8221; Bolojan stated, acknowledging the &#8220;crucial moment&#8221; the country is facing.<\/p>\n<p>The interim leader noted that, in his first hours in office, he held discussions with officials in Defense, Foreign Affairs, and National Security to familiarize himself with the country&#8217;s most pressing issues.<\/p>\n<p>He also outlined his key priorities, with economic, social, and political stability at the top of the agenda. &#8220;We have no time to lose, and the risk of a major crisis is real,&#8221; he warned, calling for collaboration across all levels of government to ensure good governance and restore public trust.<\/p>\n<p>On foreign policy, Bolojan reaffirmed Romania&#8217;s strong position within the European framework and its role as a &#8220;reliable and stable partner&#8221; for international allies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Romania will be well represented abroad, with dignity and seriousness, always prioritizing the national interest,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>And, with Romania preparing for presidential elections once again after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romania-insider.com\/ccr-annuls-presidential-elections-romania-december-2024\" target=\"_blank\">the Constitutional Court canceled last year&#8217;s vote<\/a>, Bolojan pledged a fair and transparent electoral process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Democracy is built on free and unquestionable elections. I will take all necessary steps to ensure they are conducted with professionalism and integrity,&#8221; he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his statement, Bolojan reiterated his commitment to serving the public: &#8220;My goal as interim president is to restore confidence in public institutions. At the end of this period, I want to be able to look Romanians in the eyes, knowing I have acted with integrity, dignity, and care for the people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n<p>(Photo source: Presidency.ro)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Romania&#8217;s new interim president, Ilie Bolojan, delivered his first message on Thursday, February 13, emphasizing his commitment to economic, social, and political stability, security, and fair elections. &#8220;We have no time to lose, and the risk of a major crisis is real,&#8221; he said. 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