President Iohannis at EU summit in Malta: “We have hundreds of thousands of my Romanians in the street”, “European leaders concerned”

President Klaus Iohannis said, upon his arrival at the summit in Malta, that the situation in Romania is very complicated and there are “hundreds of thousands of Romanians” in the street.

“The situation in Romania is quite complicated and we have hundreds of thousands of my Romanians in the street, we must find a solution to this problem and I think we will find one. The rule of law must prevail, European values must prevail and that is what I think will happen. I have confidence in my people. I believe in Romania. Investments are not affected. The economic situation is still very good and I think it will remain so. So there are no problems for investors. This is an issue of principle for the population and politicians,” the president said.

Later on Friday, President Iohannis said that he discussed on the sidelines of the informal European Council meeting in Malta  with almost all European leaders who jointly voiced “concern” over the situation in Romania.

“People wanted to learn from me what is happening in Romania (…) but it is important to know that they are all vividly interested, they all are concerned and hoping for Romania to do everything possible to firmly hold on to the path of rule of law,” the head of the state said after the first session of the European Council in Malta.

President Klaus Iohannis is at the summit in Malta, the country holding the rotating presidency of the EU Council that brings together heads of state or government of the 28 EU Member States to show solidarity against the crises that shake the community, but especially in regard to Washington’s new policy.

This is the first EU summit after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President.

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