The next elections, the parliamentary ones, will also take place on a Sunday, on December 1, the very National Day of Romania. The 2024 election concludes with a presidential runoff scheduled for December 8.
Romania elects its 5th president after the Revolution. From 1989 until now, Romania has had four presidents – Ion Iliescu, Emil Constantinescu, Traian Băsescu and Klaus Iohannis. According to the Constitution, the president of Romania can only hold office for two consecutive terms, which means that, regardless of the outcome of the elections, Romania will have a new president starting in 2025.
What powers does the head of state have? From his role in foreign policy to the influence he has on the Government, the President of Romania plays a fundamental role in the country's political system. It is also important to note that the president benefits from a considerable salary, having the highest position in the Romanian state. However, its powers and role are very clearly defined by the country's fundamental law. The duties of the president are divided into two broad categories – domestic policy and foreign policy. Also, the Constitution of Romania establishes a clear set of rules and conditions that must be respected in order for someone to be able to reach the highest position in the state.
Electoral promises. In the rush for votes, many of the candidates for the 2024 presidential elections are making fanciful promises, forgetting or ignoring the fact that the powers of the Romanian president are quite limited domestically. In the race for the presidential elections, each candidate developed an election program with promises to the citizens.
