BREAKING: President announces resignation

Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis announced his resignation on Monday after facing growing pressure to step down before the re-run of a voided election.

Allegations of Russian interference led the country’s top court to cancel the December presidential elections, sparking political turmoil.

Iohannis, who had planned to remain in office until a new leader was elected in May, said his resignation aimed to prevent a national crisis.

His decision came as MPs initiated a procedure to suspend him, following previous failed attempts by the opposition.

The far-right AUR party, which gained a significant share of votes in the December parliamentary elections, had led mass protests against the election annulment.

Party leader George Simion celebrated Iohannis’s resignation, calling it a victory for the people.

Senate President Ilie Bolojan is expected to take over as interim leader.

The first round of new presidential elections is scheduled for May 4, with a potential second round on May 18 if no candidate secures more than half the votes.

Iohannis, 65, has been in office since 2014, handling multiple political crises during his tenure.