2007 Romanian presidential impeachment referendum
A presidential impeachment referendum was held in Romania on 19 May 2007 in order to determine whether president Traian Băsescu should be forced to step down.
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Do you agree with the dismissal of the President of Romania, Mr. Traian Băsescu? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Referendum held: 19 May 2007 Source: Biroul Electoral Central | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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On 19 April 2007 the Romanian parliament suspended Băsescu. As the Constitutional Court of Romania acknowledged the Parliament's vote on the following day, Băsescu remained suspended from the position of president until the referendum would clarify the situation. It took place on 19 May 2007 and confirmed that the impeachment should not stand. 24.75% voted to impeach Băsescu, while 74.48% wanted to keep him in office.
Although not impeached, Băsescu is the first president in the history of Romania who has been officially suspended.
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