Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta has pledged not to continue his efforts to oust president Traian Basescu, after he survived an impeachment referendum.
On Sunday, Ponta had called for Basescu’s resignation. However, his attempt to remove the president has drawn anger from the EU, and the required 50 percent turnout for the ballot did not materialise.
Of the 46 percent of people who did vote on Sunday, more than 87 percent wanted Basescu out.
Both the president and the opposition Democratic Liberal Party had urged people to boycott the ballot.
Despite lack of support shown by the voting figures and Basescu’s falling popularity, some are glad he is still the president.
Many speculate the rivalry between the prime minister and Basescu will continue.
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