Romanian constitutional referendum

Liberal leader Orban: Referendum vital, as it allows Romanians to ban amnesty and pardoning of corruption crimes

Chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL) Ludovic Orban told a press conference in Targoviste that the May 26 referendum "is vital" because it gives Romanians the possibility to ban through their vote amnesty and pardoning.

EPP Sibiu Summit/Iohannis: There're still political forces whose leaders want to be above law

There are still political forces whose leaders want to be above the law, who do not like it when the fundamental institutions of the rule of law are investigating and bringing to light corruption deeds, President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday in Sibiu.

Romanians Vote in a Two-Day 'Family' Referendum

Romanians will vote this weekend in a referendum on whether to redefine marriage in the country's constitution as the "union between a man and a woman" rather than a union "between spouses".

Romania decriminalized homosexuality in 2001, later than most neighbouring states, but same-sex marriage is still banned by law.