Because the right-wing extremist Călin Georgescu is not allowed to take part in the presidential election, the AUR party has announced a "parliamentary strike." Meanwhile, AUR leader George Simion declared his candidacy. Who wins the elections also depends on how much they are seen as part of the political establishment.
Von Frank Stier
The Constitutional Court in Romania will decide on Wednesday whether candidate Călin Georgescu will be allowed to run in the presidential election in May. If the court rules against him, the country faces the threat of even deeper division.
Von Frank Stier
Das Verfassungsgericht in Rumänien entscheidet am Mittwoch, ob der Kandidat Călin Georgescu bei der Präsidentschaftswahl im Mai antreten darf. Sollte das Gericht zu seinem Nachteil urteilen, droht dem Land eine noch tiefere Spaltung.
Von Frank Stier
Bulgaria wants to adopt the euro at the turn of the year, but the national deficit could still throw a spanner in the works. The population and business community are in favor of joining, but there are also prominent opponents.
Von Frank Stier
Zum Jahreswechsel will Bulgarien den Euro einführen, doch das Staatsdefizit könnte der Regierung noch einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen. Bevölkerung und Wirtschaft befürworten den Beitritt, doch es gibt auch prominente Gegner.
Von Frank Stier
Klaus Iohannis was once popular as mayor of Sibiu, but his image increasingly suffered in the office of president. The fact that he is now resigning is probably not only due to the harsh criticism from the opposition.
Von Frank Stier
Als Bürgermeister von Sibiu war Klaus Iohannis einst beliebt, doch im Amt des Präsidenten litt sein Image zunehmend. Dass er nun zurücktritt, hat vermutlich nicht nur mit der scharfen Kritik aus der Opposition zu tun.
Von Frank Stier
Serbia's protest movement is questioning the power of President Aleksandar Vučić for the first time. The demonstrators criticize the EU. In their opinion, the Union is stabilizing the autocrat's system of rule in Belgrade with its silence.
Von Frank Stier
