Klaus Iohannis said : "If I could turn back time, I wish that the Social Democratic government that considered that beating and tear gassing the Romanians was the right thing to do had not existed, and that the abuses of August 10 had not happened. But they did happen, no matter how much we wish this hadn't happened. The important thing is to shed light [on those events]. And if it lasts longer, it's bad enough that it takes so long. But what is important to me is that the real culprits are held accountable and I am sure that this will happen. I trust the judiciary and I am convinced that those responsible will be held accountable and, in the end, that's what really matters,"

roumanie-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Until then, we will see each other quite a lot and I will communicate publicly, each time, what the real chances for the school to be postponed are. For now, the scenario we are considering is that school starts on September 14,"

roumanie-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "If I could turn back time, I wish that the Social Democratic government that considered that beating and tear gassing the Romanians was the right thing to do had not existed, and that the abuses of August 10 had not happened. But they did happen, no matter how much we wish this hadn't happened. The important thing is to shed light [on those events]. And if it lasts longer, it's bad enough that it takes so long. But what is important to me is that the real culprits are held accountable and I am sure that this will happen. I trust the judiciary and I am convinced that those responsible will be held accountable and, in the end, that's what really matters,"

agerpres-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Until then, we will see each other quite a lot and I will communicate publicly, each time, what the real chances for the school to be postponed are. For now, the scenario we are considering is that school starts on September 14,"

agerpres-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says ( about Ion Antonescu ) : "On the occasion of the European Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day we recall the atrocities suffered by the Roma in Europe, during the World War II, and bring tribute to the memory of these innocent victims. This commitment is crucial for Romania. The remembrance is a paramount dimension in our lives. Almost half a million of Roma children, women and men were murdered during the Nazi occupation in Europe. In Romania, 25k Roma were deported to Transnistria, at the order of the Romanian dictator and Nazi ally Ion Antonescu. Approximately 11k Roma have lost their lives. An unbearable grief, caused by an irreversible loss. Many of them have lost their lives to diseases, cold or starvation. Undoubtedly, it has been an act of deliberate, systematic murder. Discriminated, humiliated, deprived from their rights, excluded from the society and eventually locked up and murdered, the Roma were victims to a criminal regime, characterised by racism, discrimination, terror, propaganda, persecution and human rights' infringement. We admit with grief that among the artisans were also Romanians,"

roumanie-en Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "We must preserve vivid the memory of the victims and consolidate the efforts of fighting anti-Semitism, xenophobia and Holocaust negation. Our paramount duty is to make sure that each generation acknowledges and keeps the truth. The genocide against the Roma is frequently ignored and less studied. Therefore, it is important that it is acknowledged and studied in schools, publicly debated, openly remembered. By assuming the Holocaust and the atrocities that happened in that period, we can prevent the mistakes of the past be repeated,"

roumanie-en Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are going to buy the vaccine, insofar as it is available, and medicines. This is the issue that the Ministry of Health is dealing with and I can tell you that the Ministry of Health has taken the necessary steps to be with the other EU states that have announced their intention to get the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available. We are inside the process,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We discussed the ways in which Romania can access and capitalize on the 80 billion euros, money that we obtained through the negotiations in Brussels. We established the priority areas that we will finance with this money, because we want Romania to prosper in the coming years and this can only be done through massive investments in areas with major impact for citizens. We make infrastructure investments the priority zero. We have money to build motorways, railways, to modernize energy and environmental infrastructure, to implement digitization programs in economy, in administration, to invest in education and health infrastructure, so that Romanians will have access to quality health services, which they will benefit from in modern hospitals, at European standards,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are in a critical moment and measures to protect the population are very important right now"

medicalxpress Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I'm confident that together we will manage to reasonably control this pandemic. I see re-entering the state of emergency as the last option"

medicalxpress Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are in a critical moment and measures to protect the population are very important right now"

afp-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I'm confident that together we will manage to reasonably control this pandemic. I see re-entering the state of emergency as the last option"

afp-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The National Anthem of Romania has an important role in maintaining the hope of Romanians for freedom, crowning their great victory, glorifying the heroes of the country. We live in a modern and democratic Romania that kept its pro-European path and which has consolidated its role within NATO, the main guarantor of our security. We are going through a period profoundly marked by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant effects on several dimensions both at the national, as well as the global level and which has imposed a radical change of the way in which we live our lives. Today, more than ever, the message of the National Anthem continues to be as strong and motivating, as it inspires us and urges us to dedicate ourselves to building a powerful and prosperous country, which can manage as good as possible the crisis situations on all corridors. I express hope that the appeal to national unity and national solidarity sent by the anthem's lyrics will coagulate the efforts of all citizens and the institutions to collaborate for the development and affirmation of the country,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "I am shocked by the way PSD has reacted and is reacting in Parliament now when a very important law is under discussion, the law regulating the isolation of sick people and the quarantine of people. (...) PSD is delaying this discussion,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "I'm telling you the truth, it's extremely sad, it's shocking, because this delay which the PSD probably wants to make it seem important or interesting can cost the lives of dozens, God forbid, maybe even hundreds of Romanians. I am resuming my call to Parliament: finalise the talks, approve a good form of this law! Otherwise, you will be morally responsible for the death of maybe tens or even hundreds of Romanians. This behaviour, this delay is intolerable,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It's only normal for us to want our normal life back. Unfortunately this is not yet possible,"

afp-en Friday, July 10, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have had to manage this pandemic with weak laws, sketchily designed, so in the most critical health moments we had to adjust the legislation on the fly,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis pointed out : "In the life of a state, there are exceptional situations that require exceptional measures, situations in which even the paradigm of state action changes. Undoubtedly, the state of emergency regime was designed by the constituent legislator so as to ensure a prompt response to an imminent danger to citizens. For this reason, the entire normative framework of exceptional measures, on the one hand, must be rethought and aligned with the constitutional architecture, and, on the other hand, it must include sufficient tools for prompt and effective action by the authorities,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "In my opinion, local elections can be organized in September. If we follow these simple rules - wearing a mask, distancing - we can go and elect the local authorities,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "In terms of procedure, it is not the election or voting event itself that is problematic, but the campaign. Certainly, election campaigns will be subject to very strict rules. I can't imagine us holding large popular rallies, no matter when we have elections this year. Campaigns will rather be online, on TV, etc. It is a challenge for both politicians and political parties, but the voting process itself can be organized if all the norms are respected,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We must be very careful at what some people are saying because in this period, instead of everybody trying to be on the same side, rather than politicians supporting the Government and together convincing Romanians that it's a very, very serious matter, we see certain politicians trying to electorally exploit this pandemic. It's a wrong way and, from this point of view, I want to address both politicians and Parliament. We are in a very complicated situation,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis pointed out : "That is why I addressed Parliament with the request to work quickly, so that we have legislation,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis affirmed : "Only by respecting these values, the judiciary contributes to building trust in the state and the law. In recent years, the public agenda has been dominated by repeated attempts to subordinate justice to politics, and all the energy of democratic forces in Romania has focused on stopping such steps. The time has come for all this potential for change and improvement of the judiciary, as a public service, to be exploited in a constructive approach: the need for adequate infrastructure, clear, coherent and predictable legislation, a constant and honest dialogue within the judiciary and building consensus on its priorities are aspects on which there can be no delays. At the same time, the fight against corruption remains a priority, as this scourge hinders economic and social development, affects the consolidation of democracy and must therefore be strongly combated. Zero tolerance for any act of corruption will bring about profound changes and beneficial to the whole society"

roumanie-en Sunday, July 5, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Romania remains strongly committed to supporting a strong and supportive transatlantic relationship, based on strong bilateral relations between the US and its European partners, a North Atlantic alliance dedicated to the indivisible security of its members and co-operation with the EU,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Union Solidarity ) : "For Romania, the answer to these challenges is one: Solidarity! Solidarity in the bilateral relationship of Strategic Partnership with the United States of America. Solidarity within the European Union. Solidarity in the transatlantic relationship. Solidarity between and with states whose values derive from the principles that fundament an open and prosperous global order: democracy, the rule of law, free and fair trade relations, the protection of vulnerable groups, respect for human rights and international law,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is a joint contribution that Romania and the United States make to strengthening the collective allied perception of the importance of the Black Sea and the region,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Union Solidarity ) : "Romania and the United States of America have been able to measure solidarity in our bilateral relationship, supporting each other and thus contributing, concretely and consistently, to the efforts to protect the health of Romanian and American citizens. This solidarity exemplifies, symbolically, including the way in which which Romania perceives and will act in order to strengthen the Strategic Partnership with the United States of America, the unity of action of the European Union and the resilience of the transatlantic relationship"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "In a constant process of expanding and deepening the way they are understood, they continue to form the basis of our common perception of contemporary challenges. Our community of values and security gives a special dimension to the relationship between the United States and Romania, transatlantic partnership, as well as cooperation within the global family of democracies. It provides us with a unique and common point of reference to guide our common actions,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis mentions : "Starting with March, the educational process in Romanian schools, the way we knew it, has stopped under the imperious need to ensure the safety of students, teachers and their families in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic. Education thus gradually moved to the online environment and adapting to the new paradigm wasn't easy at all. For students, this has been a complex period, as they have lived different experiences, depending on their technical possibilities, the teachers' involvement and flexibility, the parents' support and resources. For the students in final years, who were about to take national exams, there was need for fast and efficient solutions to ensure an as easy as possible access to education. Various methods have been used for going through the subjects, recapping exam contents and maintaining the learning pace,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concludes : "I congratulate you for the creativity and involvement you have shown, becoming beacons for your students and colleagues. In times of crisis, it is important to stand in solidarity and not forget our mission. But I would also like us to see the opportunity that arises from this situation. A large number of dedicated teachers from all over the country have prepared their lessons and held classes online with their students. Many didn't limit themselves to just sending worksheets or homework, but they held their classes live on various conference platforms. Although they didn't have any previous training in online teaching, and despite lacking the technical resources to do so, many teachers have gone the extra mile, stepping out of their comfort zone and adjusting to the online environment. Contact between students and their teachers is important not only in terms of knowledge transfer. I think we can all agree that education is not just a process of delivering information, but is represented by the entire school environment in which the student is encouraged to discover the world. I congratulate those teachers who didn't forget their mission and who were at the side of their students during this period!,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Mihai Viteazul ) : "Dear soldiers of the 'Mihai Viteazul' 30th Guards Brigade, you represent an elite corps of our army and bring together perfect professionals - worthy and responsible citizens of modern and democratic Romania,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I think it is obvious that Romania needs European money to catch up with the average of the European Union countries"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis wrote : "No matter how many books will be written, no matter how many films will be made and no matter how much the Iasi pogrom will be talked about, this will never be enough for us to understand how such a massacre has been possible at the heart of Iasi and why no one has stood up to defend the Romanian Jews. Our thoughts go to all the innocent who were exterminated in Iasi, almost eight decades ago, in the name of a heinous ideology,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis writes : "Even if today we live in a society deeply attached to the values of democracy and rule of law, where respect for human rights is fundamental, we are still lagging behind in enforcing legislation for sanctioning anti-Semitic allegations, Holocaust denial, xenophobic slippages, racist or anti-diversity rhetoric. In the face of such dangers, the pillars of a healthy society remain law and education in the spirit of tolerance, solidarity and fundamental rights. Understanding these phenomena is our chance not to repeat the mistakes of the past,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concludes : "Relying on the lesson of history, the future depends on each of us! For a tomorrow to exist, we are bound to defend and promote democratic values, to continue together along the European road to peace and prosperity the foundation of which we lay today. May the memory of the victims remain forever in our hearts!,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "In the current budget, Romania was entitled to 44 billion euros. I and the entire Romanian team are fighting to get a considerably higher amount for the next budget and we are also fighting to get favourable implementation conditions for Romania. That means money for economic development, for health, for the environment, for highways and railways, for water and sewage, for education, for renewable energy and many other things. I think it is obvious that Romania needs money to catch up with the average EU. That is our ambition, and we will continue to meet in person at the European Council summit, probably in mid-July, when I continue to get involved in order to get as much as possible for Romania from the European Union,"

roumanie-en Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:04:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The idea of the motion of censure is formally an instrument of the opposition, but I find coming out with a motion of censure or with the threat of a motion of censure in a situation of health crisis, in a situation of epidemic, simply wrong, a non-sense lacking grounds. The accusations are baseless. Why dismiss the government? Because it took the necessary measures, because they took the measures in time, because we managed to prevent the spread of the epidemic, because they came up with measures for economic recovery that are already producing results because their way of thinking was economic recovery. I find it totally meaningless and politically non-sense,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Let us all remember the discussions when this government was inaugurated and everyone knew that it was sworn in for a year, so for a short period. We remember that back then almost everyone said: We are voting for this government to make the budget, to make elections and to get to the general election and if we do all this things are good. The government has come up, made a good budget, managed the epidemic very well, has managed the crisis situation very well, has a sound economic thinking, while putting forth a very good and solid economic programme. So, this government has done infinitely more than expected from it when it was first voted and now when there are only a few months until the elections the Social Democratic Party (PSD) is waving up the motion of censure just to show it is there. It doesn't seem fair to me,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "If someone in Parliament opines differently, he or she has the constitutional right to ask for a verification, nonetheless in my opinion, the manner in which the Government has acted is correct, legal and opportune, and the measures still in force are less than in the first phase, there are absolutely important measures (...) and it is a useful, correct and commonsensical approach,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis stated ( about Viktor Orban ) : "Ja napot kivanok, PSD (I wish you a good day, PSD). It is unbelievable, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is unbelievable to what point this PSD brought us. It is unbelievable what agreements are made in Parliament. While I, we, the government, the other authorities are fighting for the lives of Romanians, battling to get rid of this pandemic, the great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians. Jo napot, Ciolacu! What has the leader of Budapest, Viktor Orban, promised you in exchange for this agreement? You see, my fellow nationals, that's what a toxic majority, the toxic PSD majority means. Therefore, my dear ones, it is now better understood why I wanted early elections. I no longer want the important problems of the nation to be decided by PSD. I no longer want this toxic PSD majority to decide against Romania and against Romanians. That is inadmissible and as long as I am the President of Romania, such a law will not exist. Thank you"

roumanie-en Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:59:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "both the sharing of democratic values and the dedication of successive generations of politicians, diplomats, artists, representatives of many professional and social bodies to strengthen bilateral cooperation"

roumanie-en Sunday, June 14, 2020 5:16:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "There are some politicians who probably run after votes more than they do after the health of Romanians, who say that we can relax completely and that there is no need for these measures and that the specialists should come with evidence. What kind of evidence are they expecting, other than those that are communicated daily?! 237 new infections [coronavirus - ed. n.] from yesterday to today, over 150 people in intensive care as we speak. We have again, unfortunately, new and new deaths. The epidemic is amongst us. The virus is in the community. Any normal reason tells us to be careful. In front of a disease you are either cautious or stupid, one of two,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 12, 2020 5:40:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis adds : "the environmental problems facing Romania today require decisive action by all responsible authorities to combat pollution, illegal logging and waste contamination"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania has an extraordinary natural wealth, with secular forests, rare animal species and extinct habitats than elsewhere in Europe. In order to preserve all these riches, we need, more than ever, efficient strategies, coherent legislation, responsible management of natural resources, supporting clean industries and everything related to the green economy,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "As always, I support initiatives dedicated to preserving the quality of the environment and the rational use of natural resources. On this occasion, I want to thank all those who have been actively involved all these years in the ecological field with beneficial results for our society, and I am urging them to continue on the same path,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The Social Democrats tried to suppress justice,"

roumanie-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:34:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "it takes all the Romanians, from 'here' and 'out there', from the country and abroad, to build together the prosperous and secure Romania we desire"

roumanie-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis writes : "We've been through difficult moments and I thank you for having understood the calls of the Romanian authorities. Many of you have returned home with an important baggage of knowledge and experience acquired abroad, which you are ready to put in Romania's service. Through the measures and public policies included in the economic reconstruction program, this precious capital represented by each of you will be put to good use for the development of our country. It takes all the Romanians, from 'here' and 'out there', from the country and from abroad, to build together the prosperous and secure Romania we desire. Many happy returns, dear Romanians everywhere!,"

roumanie-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I want to make some clarifications related to the evolution of the epidemic generated by the new coronavirus. The number of cases of infections remains fairly constant, with some increases, followed by decreases which means that we are still on a plateau. We will overcome this stage well if we continue to remain vigilant and responsible. If we wear masks, if we keep hygiene and keep our distance, we will greatly reduce the number of diseases and we will make it possible to lift as many restrictions as possible"

mediafax-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The state of emergency will not be extended, I will not issue a new decree to extend the state of emergency and thus May 14 is the last day we will be under a state of emergency. From May 15, to keep the epidemic under control, we will enter a so-called state of alert, (...) which is provided by specific legislation that clarifies how to act in the event of an epidemic and we are clearly, unfortunately, in an epidemic of COVID-19,"

roumanie-en Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:57:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “It is incredible what is happening in Parliament! PSD helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szekler Land. It is incredible where this PSD was reached, what agreements are made in the Romanian Parliament”

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It simply came to our notice then. It is now better understood why I wanted early elections: I no longer want the important issues of the nation to be decided by PSD, against Romania and Romanians. Such a thing is inadmissible"

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "After May 15, we can, in principle, move inside the locality. But it's good not to exaggerate. There will be no need to declare where we are going"

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania's economy hasn't been stopped, there have been certain sectors which stopped, however, overall we didn't have such a measure,"

agerpres-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "It is obvious that these solutions can be best put in practice if all the entities that have been here today at the table work together. They have also worked until now, we will boost the works. We have programmes, we have solutions for funding the deficit, for the economic revitalisation and we believe that, if we do things as we should and as we proposed, then, we have good chances for the Romanian economy to recover and get out of the totally unpleasant situation quite quickly, the crisis situation in which we are now,"

agerpres-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania's economy hasn't been stopped, there have been certain sectors which stopped, however, overall we didn't have such a measure,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "It is obvious that these solutions can be best put in practice if all the entities that have been here today at the table work together. They have also worked until now, we will boost the works. We have programmes, we have solutions for funding the deficit, for the economic revitalisation and we believe that, if we do things as we should and as we proposed, then, we have good chances for the Romanian economy to recover and get out of the totally unpleasant situation quite quickly, the crisis situation in which we are now,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "For me and for Romania, it is extremely important to enhance the connection with the Western Balkans and to encourage the countries to accede to the status of members of the European Union in due time, of course, and I admit that I am very glad that we made some substantial steps in the right direction. So, from Romania, from me, full support for the countries in their procedures. I want the Western Balkans with us, near us, but I expect them also to say: 'Yes, you, the European Union, are our partners!.' I would love to hear that very clear from all our friends from the Western Balkans. And sometimes, of course, help from the European Union does not come in two seconds, but every time it comes, it is substantial and it is important. So, let me just finalise, I think that we are on the good road, but the good road has to work on both sides,"

roumanie-en Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “After May 15, we will be able to move freely within localities. We won’t have to declare where we are going. Still, it would be better if we didn’t exaggerate,”

BBJ Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,"

globalsecurity Wednesday, May 6, 2020 6:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The ECHR has ruled that Ms Kovesi's fundamental rights have been violated following the CCR's decision to remove her from the position of DNA chief prosecutor. Fundamental human rights transcend the borders of a state. Free access to justice and freedom of expression are values. Defying all the arguments I put forward at the time, including those that emphasised the violation of Ms Kovesi's free access to justice, the CCR decided to remove her from office at the suggestion of an infamous minister. Such an unprecedented judgement by the ECHR cannot remain without consequences as it concerns the authority that is the guarantor of the supremacy of the Constitution,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The credibility of the CCR, affected by some controversial rulings of recent years, is now even more shaken. (...) The CCR has an obligation to immediately review not only the decision to remove Ms Kovesi, but also any other rulings made when considering simple statements, be they political,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This is the party that for three years has made a goal of disrupting the entire judiciary, by building criminal law designed to protect criminals instead of honest citizens. For three years, under this project built against the most basic rules of operation of a democratic society, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) has orchestrated committees over committees of inquiry designed to discredit all those who could have prevented them from achieving their goal. I do not expect that today, when the ECHR ruled that Ms Kovesi's fundamental rights were violated, PSD will hurry to set up a parliamentary committee to investigate why that was possible. But I have no doubt that Romanians will punish PSD by vote for all these extremely serious actions,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

washtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

tribtown Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:48:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "The state of emergency will not be extended, I will not issue a new decree to extend the state of emergency. May 14 is the last day of the state of emergency. From May 15, to keep the epidemic under control, we will enter a state of alert, which is regulated by specific legislation that clarifies how to act in the event of an epidemic and we are clearly, unfortunately, in the midst of a COVID-19 epidemic,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I do not want to give the impression that the epidemic has passed and we are in a normal situation. Unfortunately, the epidemic has not waned and you have certainly noticed from public communications that again there are today over 300 people who have tested positive, and so we cannot say that the disease waned, but at some point we have to move forward and that forward materialises in the form of organisation, going from a state of emergency to a state of alert,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "We have analysed the situation in which we find ourselves epidemiologically and in terms of the ongoing state of emergency. (...) At the weekend of May 1 we all saw that things were quite good and I am very satisfied with the way people reacted to the authorities' call, as they stayed at home and although it was May 1, there were no significant violations of the rules. Things went well,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "Many ask me, 'Well, what's going to happen next?' And I want to say from the outset is that the so-called easing will be done step by step, with such a step usually taking about two weeks, so we will take some measures from May 15, but the next raft of relaxation measures will probably come at the beginning of June, then in the middle of June and so on,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "essentially travel will be restricted to local travel," "Essentially travel will be restricted locally. But there are some exceptions. Travel can be extended for example on business purposes, for medical reasons or for individual sports, for cycling outside the locality, so individual sports will be allowed,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Unfortunately this epidemics has not yet passed. We need to be responsible and be very cautions further ahead,"

nampa Monday, May 4, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is incredible, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is incredible where we have arrived with this PSD. It is incredible what agreements are made in Romania's Parliament. (...) The great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

jordantimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

ibtimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

afp-en Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Jo napot kivanok [good afternoon in Hungarian], PSD. It is incredible, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is incredible where we have arrived with this PSD. It is incredible what agreements are made in Parliament. It is incredible while I, we, the government, the other authorities are fighting for the lives of Romanians, we are fighting to get rid of this pandemic, the great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians. Jo napot, Ciolacu! What has the leader of Budapest, Viktor Orban, promised you in exchange for this agreement?,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “It has been decided today that for most students, in this school year, kindergartens, schools and universities will not reopen,”

BBJ Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4:09:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It has been decided today that for most students in this school year, kindergartens, schools and universities will not reopen. Pupils, students will not return to school,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "A month and a half has passed since the instatement of the state of emergency. It's more than a month and a half since we've lived with this epidemic. (...) After a month and a half we can draw statistical conclusions. In this epidemic, the authorities together with the doctors and Romanians have obtained up to now notable results. Romanians proved they have a sense of civic duty, balance; Romanian society demonstrated maturity,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have not reached the peak in Romania and a premature relaxation may destroy all results,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We gave up on the idea of reopening schools. It would be impossible, for example, for students to respect social distancing rules, so we are trying to avoid major risks,”

thenews-pk Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We gave up on the idea of reopening schools. It would be impossible, for example, for students to respect social distancing rules, so we are trying to avoid major risks,"

afp-en Monday, April 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have many new, innovative solutions here and I think that those who, unfortunately, will need a place here will be very satisfied with what they find,"

roumanie-en Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Unfortunately, today we have passed 10,000 people infected with COVID-19 and we have a significant increase in cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, almost 400 new cases. These data show that the epidemic is still on an upward trend in Romania, and we must continue to strictly observe, I should say almost religiously, the hygiene and social distancing orders. We cannot afford to weaken our resolve at all, because we are not yet at the stage where we can speak of flattening the infection curve in our country,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Medical evidence suggests that most of the world's population can become infected, which means that there is a major risk that the epidemic will rekindle very easily, even in those areas where it seemed to be kept under control. All this shows us once again that national efforts must be doubled by a joint effort at European level to combat the effects of this pandemic,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The very good image that Romania enjoys in the allied environment, as an active contributor to the security and the maintaining of peace in the region and in Europe, is also due to you, the servicemen of the Land Forces. You have proven exemplary selflessness, a rigorous training and a capacity to fully integrate in the North Atlantic structures. I am convinced that you will keep participating, as you have up to now, in the efforts to consolidate the strategic profile of Romania within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. I encourage you to act to accelerate the development process of our own force structures' operational capacity, as well as to initiate and conduct acquisition programs, in view of ensuring modern and efficient capabilities,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I will support the creation of an economic recovery fund that can benefit all member states as an additional tool to the support measures already taken at European level. That instrument must be additional to the funding of the future 2021-2027 budget of the union and to be used for the real sectoral needs of the member states, and I mean here, for example, to the healthcare and economic sectors, which are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “Maybe we´ll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,”

thenews-pk Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We will move more freely, but life won´t return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic,” “We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,”

thenews-pk Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We have decided today that after May 15 everyone will be required to wear protective masks in enclosed public spaces and when we using public transport,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis disse : “quando a pandemia estiver sob controlo e o risco de contágio for menor”

diarioeconomico Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis disse : “quando a pandemia estiver sob controlo e o risco de contágio for menor”

tvi24 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:58:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “Maybe we’ll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:02:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We will move more freely, but life won’t return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic,” “We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:02:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Maybe we'll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,"

afp-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We will move more freely, but life won't return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic," "We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,"

afp-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I had a counterexample of 'how not to' these days, from an institute that in fact is well respected. There was research that came up to explain what needs to be done. That is not acceptable. Not every institute, no matter how well respected it may be, can come up with its own plan and say - 'this will happen',"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "So, once again: everyone has to be responsible, including those from different scientific institutes, including people who are considered experts, because we cannot each have our own plan, we must have a plan for Romania, and on such plan we are working together with the Orban government,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is time to think about what is called a relaxation plan when the conditions are met. There is now a state of emergency decree in force that ends on May 15. After May 15, if the number of infected persons decreases, if the number of deaths (...) decreases, if we all comply with the measures imposed by the authorities and things are going well, it is clear that we can then move on to a relaxation stage,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "First, activities that present a low risk of contamination with this virus will be possible again. There is a clear need for an evaluation of doctors, specialists, but also an economic evaluation, because we want to restart the economy of Romania. It is just as important to understand now, after so much we have gone through an important stage of this epidemic, that relaxation means the authorities will be less involved in each person's life and then the responsibility will rest with each one of you, dear Romanians. More than ever before. Each of us will be more responsible for issues that directly concern us. Each one of us will have to take more care of us, our family and those close to us,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "together, with dedication, love and faith, we will emerge victorious from the hard trial that all mankind has been subjected to"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, I wish you all to welcome the Holy Easter in good health and peace in your soul! The resurrection of Our Lord is a celebration of hope in a season of rebirth. Victory of life is the paschal message that fills our souls with the confidence we need, this year more than ever. To us all, the light of the Resurrection has always been an opportunity to enjoy ourselves with our family and close ones the warmth of the place we call 'home'. Unfortunately, this year's Easter holidays find us in a situation that forces us to find out more in ourselves, in our house and through prayer, the light and the blessing of the Resurrection,"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "These days, we show our love for our loved ones just by giving up on getting near us. But we are always close to them in our thoughts, and such a spiritual communion is the strongest bond, the true force that will give us the energy to overcome the difficult times we are going through. Let us make this sacrifice and meet our neighbours in the mystery of the Resurrection, as well as in prayer for the relief of the sufferings of the sick and for the souls of those killed by the pandemic,"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "The profound significance of these days is that together, with dedication, love and faith, we will emerge victorious from the difficult trial that all mankind has been subjected to. I wish you to receive the Holy Easter with your souls illuminated by love, hope and faith!"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Please make this sacrifice now so we can be healthier together later. As difficult as it is now, I am very confident that we will become stronger after this difficult test, and the reason why I am optimistic is you, dear Romanians. Putting up with painful restrictions, the creativity of those of you who have found solutions to continue your projects even partially, the solidarity and the voluntary work of those who support hospitals and help those who cannot help themselves in this period are so many confirmations that you are Romania's most precious. A society that puts life above anything else is a society that has a solid moral foundation to build a better future. But to do this as quickly as possible, we must remain healthy and safe. Stay at home for holidays, don't visit friends or family! "

roumanie-en Saturday, April 18, 2020 1:23:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We are experiencing a difficult period that will mark not only Romania, but also the other states, on a historical scale. This critical stage put us in front of the mirror decades of ruling in Romania. Today we see clearly the disastrous effects of the toxic way of thinking that has held us in place for decades. The change will be impossible for those politicians who only think about their electoral benefits. They make the wrong proposals and they burden a country. We cannot jeopardize the future of Romania just because a majority without any legitimacy votes populist measures that have no support"

mediafax-en Friday, April 17, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is unacceptable and revolting to see today giving lessons those who left hospitals without resources. A political leader cannot be characterized as questioning the necessity of the state of emergency. (...) Any gesture and attitude contrary to the recommendation of the specialists is an unconsciousness that can have tragic repercussions. The current crisis is managed by specialists who respect the measures"

mediafax-en Friday, April 17, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “I’m telling you to stay home, or after the holidays we’ll have funerals!” “There were probably good intentions behind this deal. But it was misunderstood, as many Romanians thought it meant an easing of restrictions. It’s not”

news-yahoo Thursday, April 16, 2020 9:57:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, regardless of what some and others might say, I tell you the same doctors say, beginning with the Health Minister, the same as experts say, the same as the World Health Organisation says: Stay home. Otherwise, after the holidays, we'll have funerals,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The danger hasn't pass. Relaxing restrictions... would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system,"

thenews-pk Wednesday, April 15, 2020 4:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis déclaré : «Le danger n’est pas passé. Un assouplissement des restrictions (...) entraînerait une progression vertigineuse des nouveaux cas, un surpeuplement des hôpitaux et une pression énorme sur notre système de santé»

lacapitale Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The danger hasn’t pass. Relaxing restrictions… would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The danger hasn't pass. Relaxing restrictions... would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system ,"

medicalxpress Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "In this extremely difficult period, when the absolute priority is the limitation of the negative effects produced by the COVID-19 epidemic, the Romanian society needs the proof of each citizen's solidarity and responsibility, regardless of ethnicity. Duly respecting the measures taken by the authorities, the Roma must be the first to protect the health and life of their family and of the close ones. Only thus today's celebration of the Roma ethnics and the upcoming Resurrection of the Lord will be the source of hope in this heavily-tried spring"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "I support the steps that ensure the full integration and inclusion of the Roma in the spectrum of values, freedoms, citizen rights and duties enshrined in the Constitution of Romania. Overcoming the public systems' deficiencies as regards the handling of the issues of our fellow citizens of Roma ethnicity and doing away with the causes of their social marginalisation are elements we have the responsibility to solve as thoroughly as possible,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis points out : "I am convinced that there are forces and initiatives in our country capable of ushering in a better future for the Roma, whose hard history weighs down on the lives of many, even today,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The weather is fine, we hear in the news that certain countries are working on a plan to ease these measures. No matter how much this saddens me, I must openly tell you: Romania is not yet in that phase, regrettably, the number of cases in Romania is on the rise, the number of people receiving treatment in emergency units is rising and even if we all want this crisis to end as soon as possible, I tell you that we are not yet in the phase where we can relax. (...) It is up to us how long it takes until we are able to come up with a plan to ease these measures, because this infection, this virus spreads from human to human. If we observe - I'd say religiously - the rules imposed by the authorities, avoiding physical contact, isolating, leaving the house only when necessary, then we will surely be able to soon enter the relaxation phase and resume our life almost normally,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is clear we are not yet at the peak of the epidemic yet, this is no time to relax. We have reached the conclusion that we need to extend the state of emergency by one more month; a decree will be issued next week,"

seenews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We have concluded that it will be necessary to extend the state of emergency,”

BBJ Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:19:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "In these challenging times, the health workforce is the front line in this fight against COVID19. We owe medical stuff our gratitude and respect for their continuous effort. Stronger Together"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:18:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I have decided (...) that Romania will send a team of doctors and nurses to Italy. They will go there to the Milan area. They will leave tomorrow [Tuesday] at the latest. A team of 11 doctors and six nurses,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "This week we receive two and a half million masks for doctors, about 5 million protective masks for law enforcement, gendarmes, police officers, and about 8 million masks that will reach the public. About 500,000 pairs of protective coveralls will come in the coming days for doctors and other healthcare staff,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "At first we know that it was a bit complicated to procure protective materials - masks, coveralls, fans. But we already have the first significant results of the measures taken by the government,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is clear: the epidemic has not peaked up. There is no way that we should ease up,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "A first conclusion would be that, when compared with other countries, the increase in the number of people affected by the epidemic was not as high as I have noticed for example in countries where we have many Romanians. I mean in Italy, in Spain. And that is obviously the result of the fact that we took very firm measures very early on, but I have to warn you very clearly: there is no way that we should ease up. This is in no way the time to disregard the instructions of the authorities. All experts, all doctors tell us that the development of the epidemic still depends on how we follow the instructions of the authorities. If we follow the instructions, we avoid contact and so on, we may not have a very high increase. If we violate them, we might reach the scenarios as we have unfortunately seen in the countries I mentioned. It is clear: the epidemic has not peaked up. There is no way that we should ease up,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Follow the isolation order. Avoid meetings and only leave home when you have a problem to solve, when you go to work, or when you go to buy food. Avoid any physical contact with everyone. That is very important. The disease spreads among humans. Do not shake hands, do not hug, stay away from other people,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

aljazeera-en Monday, April 6, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis announced : "We need to do this again. It's an absolute necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

rferl Monday, April 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is clear we are not yet at the peak of the epidemic yet, this is no time to relax. We have reached the conclusion that we need to extend the state of emergency by one more month; a decree will be issued next week,"

seenews Monday, April 6, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

wsau Monday, April 6, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

aljazeera-en Monday, April 6, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

yenisafak-en Monday, April 6, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added ( about Atlantic Alliance ) : "The US commitment enhances the consistency and credibility of the collective defence efforts of the member states of the Alliance and strengthens the European security, which faces significant challenges, especially in the Eastern area. In the current difficult conditions created by the COVID - 19 pandemic, which covered the whole globe, with the most serious consequences, NATO has taken rapid and resolute measures to limit the spreading of the virus and to reduce the risks to the military and civilians so that the Alliance can carry out its essential missions safely. It is vital, in the coming period, for NATO to be able to focus on the other threats and challenges, dynamic or latent,"

roumanie-en Monday, April 6, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I asked the government today to identify sufficient European funds to pay a monthly bonus to doctors and medical staff working with COVID-19 patients,"

seenews Sunday, April 5, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The medical staff, our doctors, are our line of defence against the epidemic. We trust them, we put our hopes in them, but we need to be very aware that for them it's a major stress situation, it's an additional hazard they are exposing themselves to, we have high expectations of them and then, in consequence, I believe it's fair to recognize this situation and recognize, obviously, that there is need for a bit more than pretty words,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 3, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis afirmou : "Pedi ao governo que dirigisse os fundos europeus, para dar um bónus mensal de 500 euros aos funcionários na linha da frente que lidam com pacientes infetados com o novo coronavírus. Estou pronto para arranjar soluções"

sabado Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:37:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "I demanded the government to reroute European (Union) funding, to give a monthly bonus of 500 euros to front line personnel dealing with Covid infected patients. I am prepared to deliver solutions,"

yenisafak-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:16:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “I demanded the government to reroute European (Union) funding, to give a monthly bonus of 500 euros to front line personnel dealing with Covid infected patients. I am prepared to deliver solutions,”

cyprus-mail Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

medicalxpress Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “We’re looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we’ll do our best to give you protective gear,”

euractiv-eu-fr Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

digitaljournal Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “We’re looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we’ll do our best to give you protective gear,”

nst Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

pulse Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:53:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

ibtimes Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

news-yahoo Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:16:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We, the authorities, the politicians, will do everything necessary to provide you with the materials you need,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Most Romanians understood that laws are to be respected and that this emergency situation is a very serious one and that we all must respect the legislation, the ordinances and orders in force,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis stated : "The law is applied, it is enforced, it is not discussed. Those who do not conform will be fined,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis déclaré : «Aujourd'hui, j'ai visité l'hôpital militaire ROL 2, un établissement médical construit en un temps record par l'armée et le personnel médical militaire. La Roumanie est prête à faire face au mieux à cette épidémie et je vous assure que nous continuerons à prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires pour être encore mieux préparés »

lepetitjournal Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "As well as the authorities are prepared, and they are well prepared, a significant part comes down to each Romanian in this fight to prevent the coronavirus spreading. It's very, very important - and I will say this with every statement I make - to avoid contact with other people, avoid touching, avoid hugging, avoid at all cost to meet with several people in the same place! Respect all hygiene norms! Even if it sounds like a paradox, the most important thing is to wash our hands very often, to avoid touching other people physically,"

roumanie-en Monday, March 30, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says ( about Atlantic Alliance ) : "The Romanian Intelligence Service has permanently adapted to the challenges of the new international security climate, while fulfilling the specific requirements for achieving the commitments assumed by Romania, as a full member of the North Atlantic Alliance and of the European Union and as a strategic partner of the United States of America. The reputation you enjoy today among partners, collaborators and beneficiaries is mainly the fruit of the quality of human resources available to the Romanian Intelligence Service,"

roumanie-en Friday, March 27, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Do everything necessary to ensure their equipment,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I want to say that, under no circumstance, should we have outrageous situations such as the one at the Suceava County Hospital or the Gerota Hospital, or, more recently, the Sf. Ioan Hospital in Bucharest,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The international experience, but also the situations registered in our country show that the medical personnel is the most exposed to the infection with coronavirus, we should be aware of this aspect. As such, the medical staff - and I am talking about doctors, medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, other medical personnel - who bear the brunt in this fight with coronavirus must be protected with priority, by all possible means! Through re-directing sanitary equipment and materials toward the doctors and medical assistants who fight in the front line and promptly provide them with an appropriate number of protection masks, protective suits, gloves, medical equipment and disinfectant substances. I know that in some hospitals, things are not clear yet, but I know, just as well, that through the care of the Government, at these hours, acquisitions are made, in order to support the personnel in the hospitals. And, in the meeting I had with the Prime Minister and the ministers this morning, we have discussed aspects and you will have all the material needed in a short while,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The training of the medical personnel regarding the procedures to prevent the infection at hospitals level, I repeat, in order to prevent inadmissible situations as the ones we had these days in some hospitals in Romania, unfortunately. By ensuring a work schedule which can protect the medical personnel from the risk of appearing physical and mental exhaustion, you will be able to cope with this crisis until it is over. And it will be over and it will be up to us how many Romanians will be protected from this infection. Just as, it is up to us and the common people to isolate ourselves, to protect ourselves, to stay home, avoid contact with others and observe the hygiene measures recommended by doctors,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "New restrictions on free movement for Romanians will be introduced in the sense that what has been a recommendation until now becomes an obligation,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis souligné : "ces recommandations deviennent obligatoires, selon le principe +restons chez nous+"

afp-fr Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The restrictive measures so far have been taken gradually, depending on the stage in which we were from the point of view of the virus being transmitted inside the community. As a man who loves democracy, any restriction on the exercise of fundamental rights troubles me deeply. The generations that have had the most to suffer from the deprivations of a regime that suppressed our rights and freedoms for decades in a row probably understand best how difficult it is to take such measures today. It is not an easy decision, but it is necessary to protect the health of Romanians and their families,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Nonetheless, we shall equally continue to help all those affected by this crisis. The social and economic measures adopted recently will be added a new package, meant to solve the problems of even more categories of entrepreneurs and businessmen confronted with great difficulties,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We must tell Romanians living in the diaspora, with deep sadness but also sincerely, that they should not return home this year for the holidays,”

euractiv-eu-fr Friday, March 20, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is very important that all hospitals are prepared for patients, although fortunately today as we speak we don't have very many patients yet. But, if we look around us, we can see the complicated situation others are facing, and I'm telling you: both I and the gov't, and I believe you too, we all wish to prevent at any price the fast spread of the illness. We do not want to get to a situation of deep crisis. It must be prevented! We must prevent the spreading of this disease. We must slow down the spreading of this illness!"

roumanie-en Friday, March 20, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The numbers will go up for sure,"

JakartaPost Friday, March 20, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The numbers will go up for sure,”

vanguardngr Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:38:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romanians from abroad are dear to us, and we long to be with them for Easter," "However, that won't be possible this year.... We must tell them with sadness but also with sincerity not to come home for the holidays,"

rferl Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The numbers will go up for sure,"

afp-en Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I issued the decree establishing the state of emergency in Romania for 30 days. This decree is rather sizeable and contains measures that I have discussed with you and the other ministers, plus some measures that were considered necessary in the discussions with the members of the country's Supreme Council for National Defence, that endorsed the plan of measures, as those of you who are members of the CSAT know very well. I am interested, at this stage, to move ahead very quickly and I expect from you to communicate, each in the field you manage, what measures you have already taken from the ones set out in the decree, what measures you have planned and within what timeframe, what agenda for the following days. I repeat, the state of emergency lasts 30 days and it is imperative - both for this reason, and in the public interest - that we move very, very fast,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 18, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "This way, the Government will be able to earmark more money to the healthcare area, more money for medicines, more money for the medical equipment which is absolutely necessary. Likewise, this situation will allow acquisitions in a very short time with simplified procedures, thus putting at the Government's disposal all necessary instruments to manage in the most efficient manner the crisis generated by the coronavirus,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:38:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis," "The government will allot more funds for ... healthcare, medicine, equipment,"

deutschewelle-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis,” “The government will allot more funds for .... healthcare, medicine, equipment,”

thenews-pk Sunday, March 15, 2020 4:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

dailyjournal Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "This way, the Government will be able to earmark more money to the healthcare area, more money for medicines, more money for the medical equipment which is absolutely necessary. Likewise, this situation will allow acquisitions in a very short time with simplified procedures, thus putting at the Government's disposal all necessary instruments to manage in the most efficient manner the crisis generated by the coronavirus,"

roumanie-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, the authorities are doing their job, the Government has also done its job very well so far, but alone we will only be able to do a part of the job that needs to be done. We need you, dear Romanians! We need you to respect the advice, the indications of the authorities, we need you to respect the hygiene rules that are broadcast on the public channels and, yes, we need you to avoid contacts that are not absolutely necessary - I know this is a bit harder - and, yes, we need you to get informed correctly, from public sources, straight from the authorities,"

roumanie-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis," "The government will allot more funds for ... healthcare, medicine, equipment,"

dw-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

680news Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,"

startribune Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

TorontoStar Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:11:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis declaró : “¡Rumania ganó! La Rumania moderna, europea y normal ganó hoy”

wsoctv Monday, November 25, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “Las encuestas de salida muestran que millones de rumanos en el país y en el extranjero votaron por nuestro proyecto, por una Rumania normal”

wsoctv Monday, November 11, 2019 5:22:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis conchide : „În cazul în care Parlamentul îşi arogă competenţa de legiferare, în condiţiile, domeniul şi cu finalitatea urmărite, se încalcă principiul separaţiei şi echilibrului puterilor în stat, consacrat de art. 1 alin. (4) din Constituţie, viciu care afectează legea în ansamblu. Totodată, acceptarea ideii potrivit căreia Parlamentul îşi poate exercita competenţa de autoritate legiuitoare în mod discreţionar, oricând şi în orice condiţii, adoptând legi în domenii care aparţin în exclusivitate actelor cu caracter infralegal, administrativ, ar echivala cu o abatere de la prerogativele constituţionale ale acestei autorităţi, consacrate de art. 61 alin. (1) din Constituţie, şi transformarea acesteia în autoritate publică executivă, aspect ce contravine şi prevederilor art. 102 alin. (1) din Constituţie ce consacră rolul Guvernului. Reiese faptul că, indiferent dacă ne raportăm la dispoziţiile legale în vigoare la momentul adoptării legii ori la dispoziţiile OUG 57/2019 privind Codul administrativ, transferul interdomenial prin lege ca act al Parlamentului al imobilului vizat este neconstituţional”

mediafax-en Thursday, July 25, 2019 7:27:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis spune : „În societăţile democratice, justiţia independentă este garanţia fundamentală pentru înfăptuirea dreptăţii şi menţinerea echilibrului social. Esenţa principiului statului de drept constă în respectarea legilor şi în asigurarea unei justiţii corecte şi aplicate egal tuturor cetăţenilor. Pentru a putea fi însă îndeplinite aceste deziderate, este nevoie ca legile să fie accesibile, clare şi predictibile. În caz contrar, când sunt făcute schimbări constante, fără o direcţie unitară, respectul pentru lege are de suferit. Ultimii ani au fost marcaţi de încercări repetate de a subordona justiţia politicului, prin modificări intempestive ale legislaţiei de organizare a sistemului judiciar, ale statutului magistraţilor şi ale legislaţiei penale. Acest asalt a determinat reacţia promptă a cetăţenilor, a magistraţilor, care şi-au apărat cu demnitate valorile care le definesc misiunea, a forţelor politice ataşate principiilor democratice, precum şi a instituţiilor europene"

mediafax-en Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:51:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis spune : "În forma transmisă la promulgare, legea menţionată - ce înlocuieşte Decretul nr. 360/1976 privind aprobarea Statutului disciplinar din unităţile de transporturi - se impune, însă, a fi reanalizată de către Parlament atât sub aspectul impactului pe care aceasta îl are asupra sectorului feroviar în ansamblul său, cât şi al modului în care noile dispoziţii se corelează cu alte acte normative. În contextul în care legea urmează să se aplice practic începând cu anul 2020, reanalizarea acestei reglementări, inclusiv sub aspectul impactului economic, este absolut necesară pentru a nu fi în situaţia prorogării succesive a aplicării legii sau, mai grav, în imposibilitatea materializării tuturor drepturilor şi beneficiilor instituite pentru personalul feroviar"

hotnews-en Thursday, June 20, 2019 2:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “Los rumanos votaron para que los ladrones y delincuentes se queden en prisión en donde pertenecen”

wsoctv Monday, May 27, 2019 9:23:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “En negociaciones políticas, e incluso en las económicas, es imposible encontrar una solución que sea la ideal para ambas partes. Siempre se necesita hacer concesiones”

wsoctv Saturday, February 16, 2019 1:09:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis : "Decyzje już podjęto, ale ich wdrażanie jest przed nami"

pap Sunday, July 10, 2016 3:58:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "If I could turn back time, I wish that the Social Democratic government that considered that beating and tear gassing the Romanians was the right thing to do had not existed, and that the abuses of August 10 had not happened. But they did happen, no matter how much we wish this hadn't happened. The important thing is to shed light [on those events]. And if it lasts longer, it's bad enough that it takes so long. But what is important to me is that the real culprits are held accountable and I am sure that this will happen. I trust the judiciary and I am convinced that those responsible will be held accountable and, in the end, that's what really matters,"

roumanie-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Until then, we will see each other quite a lot and I will communicate publicly, each time, what the real chances for the school to be postponed are. For now, the scenario we are considering is that school starts on September 14,"

roumanie-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "If I could turn back time, I wish that the Social Democratic government that considered that beating and tear gassing the Romanians was the right thing to do had not existed, and that the abuses of August 10 had not happened. But they did happen, no matter how much we wish this hadn't happened. The important thing is to shed light [on those events]. And if it lasts longer, it's bad enough that it takes so long. But what is important to me is that the real culprits are held accountable and I am sure that this will happen. I trust the judiciary and I am convinced that those responsible will be held accountable and, in the end, that's what really matters,"

agerpres-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 3:01:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Until then, we will see each other quite a lot and I will communicate publicly, each time, what the real chances for the school to be postponed are. For now, the scenario we are considering is that school starts on September 14,"

agerpres-en Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says ( about Ion Antonescu ) : "On the occasion of the European Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day we recall the atrocities suffered by the Roma in Europe, during the World War II, and bring tribute to the memory of these innocent victims. This commitment is crucial for Romania. The remembrance is a paramount dimension in our lives. Almost half a million of Roma children, women and men were murdered during the Nazi occupation in Europe. In Romania, 25k Roma were deported to Transnistria, at the order of the Romanian dictator and Nazi ally Ion Antonescu. Approximately 11k Roma have lost their lives. An unbearable grief, caused by an irreversible loss. Many of them have lost their lives to diseases, cold or starvation. Undoubtedly, it has been an act of deliberate, systematic murder. Discriminated, humiliated, deprived from their rights, excluded from the society and eventually locked up and murdered, the Roma were victims to a criminal regime, characterised by racism, discrimination, terror, propaganda, persecution and human rights' infringement. We admit with grief that among the artisans were also Romanians,"

roumanie-en Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "We must preserve vivid the memory of the victims and consolidate the efforts of fighting anti-Semitism, xenophobia and Holocaust negation. Our paramount duty is to make sure that each generation acknowledges and keeps the truth. The genocide against the Roma is frequently ignored and less studied. Therefore, it is important that it is acknowledged and studied in schools, publicly debated, openly remembered. By assuming the Holocaust and the atrocities that happened in that period, we can prevent the mistakes of the past be repeated,"

roumanie-en Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are going to buy the vaccine, insofar as it is available, and medicines. This is the issue that the Ministry of Health is dealing with and I can tell you that the Ministry of Health has taken the necessary steps to be with the other EU states that have announced their intention to get the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available. We are inside the process,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We discussed the ways in which Romania can access and capitalize on the 80 billion euros, money that we obtained through the negotiations in Brussels. We established the priority areas that we will finance with this money, because we want Romania to prosper in the coming years and this can only be done through massive investments in areas with major impact for citizens. We make infrastructure investments the priority zero. We have money to build motorways, railways, to modernize energy and environmental infrastructure, to implement digitization programs in economy, in administration, to invest in education and health infrastructure, so that Romanians will have access to quality health services, which they will benefit from in modern hospitals, at European standards,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are in a critical moment and measures to protect the population are very important right now"

medicalxpress Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I'm confident that together we will manage to reasonably control this pandemic. I see re-entering the state of emergency as the last option"

medicalxpress Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We are in a critical moment and measures to protect the population are very important right now"

afp-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I'm confident that together we will manage to reasonably control this pandemic. I see re-entering the state of emergency as the last option"

afp-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The National Anthem of Romania has an important role in maintaining the hope of Romanians for freedom, crowning their great victory, glorifying the heroes of the country. We live in a modern and democratic Romania that kept its pro-European path and which has consolidated its role within NATO, the main guarantor of our security. We are going through a period profoundly marked by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant effects on several dimensions both at the national, as well as the global level and which has imposed a radical change of the way in which we live our lives. Today, more than ever, the message of the National Anthem continues to be as strong and motivating, as it inspires us and urges us to dedicate ourselves to building a powerful and prosperous country, which can manage as good as possible the crisis situations on all corridors. I express hope that the appeal to national unity and national solidarity sent by the anthem's lyrics will coagulate the efforts of all citizens and the institutions to collaborate for the development and affirmation of the country,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:10:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "I am shocked by the way PSD has reacted and is reacting in Parliament now when a very important law is under discussion, the law regulating the isolation of sick people and the quarantine of people. (...) PSD is delaying this discussion,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "I'm telling you the truth, it's extremely sad, it's shocking, because this delay which the PSD probably wants to make it seem important or interesting can cost the lives of dozens, God forbid, maybe even hundreds of Romanians. I am resuming my call to Parliament: finalise the talks, approve a good form of this law! Otherwise, you will be morally responsible for the death of maybe tens or even hundreds of Romanians. This behaviour, this delay is intolerable,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, July 14, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It's only normal for us to want our normal life back. Unfortunately this is not yet possible,"

afp-en Friday, July 10, 2020 12:52:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have had to manage this pandemic with weak laws, sketchily designed, so in the most critical health moments we had to adjust the legislation on the fly,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis pointed out : "In the life of a state, there are exceptional situations that require exceptional measures, situations in which even the paradigm of state action changes. Undoubtedly, the state of emergency regime was designed by the constituent legislator so as to ensure a prompt response to an imminent danger to citizens. For this reason, the entire normative framework of exceptional measures, on the one hand, must be rethought and aligned with the constitutional architecture, and, on the other hand, it must include sufficient tools for prompt and effective action by the authorities,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "In my opinion, local elections can be organized in September. If we follow these simple rules - wearing a mask, distancing - we can go and elect the local authorities,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "In terms of procedure, it is not the election or voting event itself that is problematic, but the campaign. Certainly, election campaigns will be subject to very strict rules. I can't imagine us holding large popular rallies, no matter when we have elections this year. Campaigns will rather be online, on TV, etc. It is a challenge for both politicians and political parties, but the voting process itself can be organized if all the norms are respected,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We must be very careful at what some people are saying because in this period, instead of everybody trying to be on the same side, rather than politicians supporting the Government and together convincing Romanians that it's a very, very serious matter, we see certain politicians trying to electorally exploit this pandemic. It's a wrong way and, from this point of view, I want to address both politicians and Parliament. We are in a very complicated situation,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis pointed out : "That is why I addressed Parliament with the request to work quickly, so that we have legislation,"

roumanie-en Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis affirmed : "Only by respecting these values, the judiciary contributes to building trust in the state and the law. In recent years, the public agenda has been dominated by repeated attempts to subordinate justice to politics, and all the energy of democratic forces in Romania has focused on stopping such steps. The time has come for all this potential for change and improvement of the judiciary, as a public service, to be exploited in a constructive approach: the need for adequate infrastructure, clear, coherent and predictable legislation, a constant and honest dialogue within the judiciary and building consensus on its priorities are aspects on which there can be no delays. At the same time, the fight against corruption remains a priority, as this scourge hinders economic and social development, affects the consolidation of democracy and must therefore be strongly combated. Zero tolerance for any act of corruption will bring about profound changes and beneficial to the whole society"

roumanie-en Sunday, July 5, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Romania remains strongly committed to supporting a strong and supportive transatlantic relationship, based on strong bilateral relations between the US and its European partners, a North Atlantic alliance dedicated to the indivisible security of its members and co-operation with the EU,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Union Solidarity ) : "For Romania, the answer to these challenges is one: Solidarity! Solidarity in the bilateral relationship of Strategic Partnership with the United States of America. Solidarity within the European Union. Solidarity in the transatlantic relationship. Solidarity between and with states whose values derive from the principles that fundament an open and prosperous global order: democracy, the rule of law, free and fair trade relations, the protection of vulnerable groups, respect for human rights and international law,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is a joint contribution that Romania and the United States make to strengthening the collective allied perception of the importance of the Black Sea and the region,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Union Solidarity ) : "Romania and the United States of America have been able to measure solidarity in our bilateral relationship, supporting each other and thus contributing, concretely and consistently, to the efforts to protect the health of Romanian and American citizens. This solidarity exemplifies, symbolically, including the way in which which Romania perceives and will act in order to strengthen the Strategic Partnership with the United States of America, the unity of action of the European Union and the resilience of the transatlantic relationship"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "In a constant process of expanding and deepening the way they are understood, they continue to form the basis of our common perception of contemporary challenges. Our community of values and security gives a special dimension to the relationship between the United States and Romania, transatlantic partnership, as well as cooperation within the global family of democracies. It provides us with a unique and common point of reference to guide our common actions,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis mentions : "Starting with March, the educational process in Romanian schools, the way we knew it, has stopped under the imperious need to ensure the safety of students, teachers and their families in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic. Education thus gradually moved to the online environment and adapting to the new paradigm wasn't easy at all. For students, this has been a complex period, as they have lived different experiences, depending on their technical possibilities, the teachers' involvement and flexibility, the parents' support and resources. For the students in final years, who were about to take national exams, there was need for fast and efficient solutions to ensure an as easy as possible access to education. Various methods have been used for going through the subjects, recapping exam contents and maintaining the learning pace,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concludes : "I congratulate you for the creativity and involvement you have shown, becoming beacons for your students and colleagues. In times of crisis, it is important to stand in solidarity and not forget our mission. But I would also like us to see the opportunity that arises from this situation. A large number of dedicated teachers from all over the country have prepared their lessons and held classes online with their students. Many didn't limit themselves to just sending worksheets or homework, but they held their classes live on various conference platforms. Although they didn't have any previous training in online teaching, and despite lacking the technical resources to do so, many teachers have gone the extra mile, stepping out of their comfort zone and adjusting to the online environment. Contact between students and their teachers is important not only in terms of knowledge transfer. I think we can all agree that education is not just a process of delivering information, but is represented by the entire school environment in which the student is encouraged to discover the world. I congratulate those teachers who didn't forget their mission and who were at the side of their students during this period!,"

roumanie-en Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said ( about Mihai Viteazul ) : "Dear soldiers of the 'Mihai Viteazul' 30th Guards Brigade, you represent an elite corps of our army and bring together perfect professionals - worthy and responsible citizens of modern and democratic Romania,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I think it is obvious that Romania needs European money to catch up with the average of the European Union countries"

roumanie-en Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:05:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis wrote : "No matter how many books will be written, no matter how many films will be made and no matter how much the Iasi pogrom will be talked about, this will never be enough for us to understand how such a massacre has been possible at the heart of Iasi and why no one has stood up to defend the Romanian Jews. Our thoughts go to all the innocent who were exterminated in Iasi, almost eight decades ago, in the name of a heinous ideology,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis writes : "Even if today we live in a society deeply attached to the values of democracy and rule of law, where respect for human rights is fundamental, we are still lagging behind in enforcing legislation for sanctioning anti-Semitic allegations, Holocaust denial, xenophobic slippages, racist or anti-diversity rhetoric. In the face of such dangers, the pillars of a healthy society remain law and education in the spirit of tolerance, solidarity and fundamental rights. Understanding these phenomena is our chance not to repeat the mistakes of the past,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concludes : "Relying on the lesson of history, the future depends on each of us! For a tomorrow to exist, we are bound to defend and promote democratic values, to continue together along the European road to peace and prosperity the foundation of which we lay today. May the memory of the victims remain forever in our hearts!,"

roumanie-en Monday, June 29, 2020 5:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "In the current budget, Romania was entitled to 44 billion euros. I and the entire Romanian team are fighting to get a considerably higher amount for the next budget and we are also fighting to get favourable implementation conditions for Romania. That means money for economic development, for health, for the environment, for highways and railways, for water and sewage, for education, for renewable energy and many other things. I think it is obvious that Romania needs money to catch up with the average EU. That is our ambition, and we will continue to meet in person at the European Council summit, probably in mid-July, when I continue to get involved in order to get as much as possible for Romania from the European Union,"

roumanie-en Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:04:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The idea of the motion of censure is formally an instrument of the opposition, but I find coming out with a motion of censure or with the threat of a motion of censure in a situation of health crisis, in a situation of epidemic, simply wrong, a non-sense lacking grounds. The accusations are baseless. Why dismiss the government? Because it took the necessary measures, because they took the measures in time, because we managed to prevent the spread of the epidemic, because they came up with measures for economic recovery that are already producing results because their way of thinking was economic recovery. I find it totally meaningless and politically non-sense,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Let us all remember the discussions when this government was inaugurated and everyone knew that it was sworn in for a year, so for a short period. We remember that back then almost everyone said: We are voting for this government to make the budget, to make elections and to get to the general election and if we do all this things are good. The government has come up, made a good budget, managed the epidemic very well, has managed the crisis situation very well, has a sound economic thinking, while putting forth a very good and solid economic programme. So, this government has done infinitely more than expected from it when it was first voted and now when there are only a few months until the elections the Social Democratic Party (PSD) is waving up the motion of censure just to show it is there. It doesn't seem fair to me,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "If someone in Parliament opines differently, he or she has the constitutional right to ask for a verification, nonetheless in my opinion, the manner in which the Government has acted is correct, legal and opportune, and the measures still in force are less than in the first phase, there are absolutely important measures (...) and it is a useful, correct and commonsensical approach,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 19, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis stated ( about Viktor Orban ) : "Ja napot kivanok, PSD (I wish you a good day, PSD). It is unbelievable, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR (Democratic Union of Hungarians of Romania) to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is unbelievable to what point this PSD brought us. It is unbelievable what agreements are made in Parliament. While I, we, the government, the other authorities are fighting for the lives of Romanians, battling to get rid of this pandemic, the great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians. Jo napot, Ciolacu! What has the leader of Budapest, Viktor Orban, promised you in exchange for this agreement? You see, my fellow nationals, that's what a toxic majority, the toxic PSD majority means. Therefore, my dear ones, it is now better understood why I wanted early elections. I no longer want the important problems of the nation to be decided by PSD. I no longer want this toxic PSD majority to decide against Romania and against Romanians. That is inadmissible and as long as I am the President of Romania, such a law will not exist. Thank you"

roumanie-en Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:59:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "both the sharing of democratic values and the dedication of successive generations of politicians, diplomats, artists, representatives of many professional and social bodies to strengthen bilateral cooperation"

roumanie-en Sunday, June 14, 2020 5:16:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "There are some politicians who probably run after votes more than they do after the health of Romanians, who say that we can relax completely and that there is no need for these measures and that the specialists should come with evidence. What kind of evidence are they expecting, other than those that are communicated daily?! 237 new infections [coronavirus - ed. n.] from yesterday to today, over 150 people in intensive care as we speak. We have again, unfortunately, new and new deaths. The epidemic is amongst us. The virus is in the community. Any normal reason tells us to be careful. In front of a disease you are either cautious or stupid, one of two,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 12, 2020 5:40:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis adds : "the environmental problems facing Romania today require decisive action by all responsible authorities to combat pollution, illegal logging and waste contamination"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania has an extraordinary natural wealth, with secular forests, rare animal species and extinct habitats than elsewhere in Europe. In order to preserve all these riches, we need, more than ever, efficient strategies, coherent legislation, responsible management of natural resources, supporting clean industries and everything related to the green economy,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "As always, I support initiatives dedicated to preserving the quality of the environment and the rational use of natural resources. On this occasion, I want to thank all those who have been actively involved all these years in the ecological field with beneficial results for our society, and I am urging them to continue on the same path,"

roumanie-en Friday, June 5, 2020 6:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The Social Democrats tried to suppress justice,"

roumanie-en Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:34:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "it takes all the Romanians, from 'here' and 'out there', from the country and abroad, to build together the prosperous and secure Romania we desire"

roumanie-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis writes : "We've been through difficult moments and I thank you for having understood the calls of the Romanian authorities. Many of you have returned home with an important baggage of knowledge and experience acquired abroad, which you are ready to put in Romania's service. Through the measures and public policies included in the economic reconstruction program, this precious capital represented by each of you will be put to good use for the development of our country. It takes all the Romanians, from 'here' and 'out there', from the country and from abroad, to build together the prosperous and secure Romania we desire. Many happy returns, dear Romanians everywhere!,"

roumanie-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 6:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I want to make some clarifications related to the evolution of the epidemic generated by the new coronavirus. The number of cases of infections remains fairly constant, with some increases, followed by decreases which means that we are still on a plateau. We will overcome this stage well if we continue to remain vigilant and responsible. If we wear masks, if we keep hygiene and keep our distance, we will greatly reduce the number of diseases and we will make it possible to lift as many restrictions as possible"

mediafax-en Sunday, May 31, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The state of emergency will not be extended, I will not issue a new decree to extend the state of emergency and thus May 14 is the last day we will be under a state of emergency. From May 15, to keep the epidemic under control, we will enter a so-called state of alert, (...) which is provided by specific legislation that clarifies how to act in the event of an epidemic and we are clearly, unfortunately, in an epidemic of COVID-19,"

roumanie-en Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:57:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “It is incredible what is happening in Parliament! PSD helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szekler Land. It is incredible where this PSD was reached, what agreements are made in the Romanian Parliament”

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It simply came to our notice then. It is now better understood why I wanted early elections: I no longer want the important issues of the nation to be decided by PSD, against Romania and Romanians. Such a thing is inadmissible"

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "After May 15, we can, in principle, move inside the locality. But it's good not to exaggerate. There will be no need to declare where we are going"

mediafax-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania's economy hasn't been stopped, there have been certain sectors which stopped, however, overall we didn't have such a measure,"

agerpres-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "It is obvious that these solutions can be best put in practice if all the entities that have been here today at the table work together. They have also worked until now, we will boost the works. We have programmes, we have solutions for funding the deficit, for the economic revitalisation and we believe that, if we do things as we should and as we proposed, then, we have good chances for the Romanian economy to recover and get out of the totally unpleasant situation quite quickly, the crisis situation in which we are now,"

agerpres-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romania's economy hasn't been stopped, there have been certain sectors which stopped, however, overall we didn't have such a measure,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "It is obvious that these solutions can be best put in practice if all the entities that have been here today at the table work together. They have also worked until now, we will boost the works. We have programmes, we have solutions for funding the deficit, for the economic revitalisation and we believe that, if we do things as we should and as we proposed, then, we have good chances for the Romanian economy to recover and get out of the totally unpleasant situation quite quickly, the crisis situation in which we are now,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "For me and for Romania, it is extremely important to enhance the connection with the Western Balkans and to encourage the countries to accede to the status of members of the European Union in due time, of course, and I admit that I am very glad that we made some substantial steps in the right direction. So, from Romania, from me, full support for the countries in their procedures. I want the Western Balkans with us, near us, but I expect them also to say: 'Yes, you, the European Union, are our partners!.' I would love to hear that very clear from all our friends from the Western Balkans. And sometimes, of course, help from the European Union does not come in two seconds, but every time it comes, it is substantial and it is important. So, let me just finalise, I think that we are on the good road, but the good road has to work on both sides,"

roumanie-en Thursday, May 7, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “After May 15, we will be able to move freely within localities. We won’t have to declare where we are going. Still, it would be better if we didn’t exaggerate,”

BBJ Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,"

globalsecurity Wednesday, May 6, 2020 6:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The ECHR has ruled that Ms Kovesi's fundamental rights have been violated following the CCR's decision to remove her from the position of DNA chief prosecutor. Fundamental human rights transcend the borders of a state. Free access to justice and freedom of expression are values. Defying all the arguments I put forward at the time, including those that emphasised the violation of Ms Kovesi's free access to justice, the CCR decided to remove her from office at the suggestion of an infamous minister. Such an unprecedented judgement by the ECHR cannot remain without consequences as it concerns the authority that is the guarantor of the supremacy of the Constitution,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The credibility of the CCR, affected by some controversial rulings of recent years, is now even more shaken. (...) The CCR has an obligation to immediately review not only the decision to remove Ms Kovesi, but also any other rulings made when considering simple statements, be they political,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This is the party that for three years has made a goal of disrupting the entire judiciary, by building criminal law designed to protect criminals instead of honest citizens. For three years, under this project built against the most basic rules of operation of a democratic society, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) has orchestrated committees over committees of inquiry designed to discredit all those who could have prevented them from achieving their goal. I do not expect that today, when the ECHR ruled that Ms Kovesi's fundamental rights were violated, PSD will hurry to set up a parliamentary committee to investigate why that was possible. But I have no doubt that Romanians will punish PSD by vote for all these extremely serious actions,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

washtimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

tribtown Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the Constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

dailyjournal Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:48:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The credibility of the constitutional Court, already affected by some controversial decisions over the past few years, is now even more seriously shaken,”

TorontoStar Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "The state of emergency will not be extended, I will not issue a new decree to extend the state of emergency. May 14 is the last day of the state of emergency. From May 15, to keep the epidemic under control, we will enter a state of alert, which is regulated by specific legislation that clarifies how to act in the event of an epidemic and we are clearly, unfortunately, in the midst of a COVID-19 epidemic,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I do not want to give the impression that the epidemic has passed and we are in a normal situation. Unfortunately, the epidemic has not waned and you have certainly noticed from public communications that again there are today over 300 people who have tested positive, and so we cannot say that the disease waned, but at some point we have to move forward and that forward materialises in the form of organisation, going from a state of emergency to a state of alert,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "We have analysed the situation in which we find ourselves epidemiologically and in terms of the ongoing state of emergency. (...) At the weekend of May 1 we all saw that things were quite good and I am very satisfied with the way people reacted to the authorities' call, as they stayed at home and although it was May 1, there were no significant violations of the rules. Things went well,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "Many ask me, 'Well, what's going to happen next?' And I want to say from the outset is that the so-called easing will be done step by step, with such a step usually taking about two weeks, so we will take some measures from May 15, but the next raft of relaxation measures will probably come at the beginning of June, then in the middle of June and so on,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "essentially travel will be restricted to local travel," "Essentially travel will be restricted locally. But there are some exceptions. Travel can be extended for example on business purposes, for medical reasons or for individual sports, for cycling outside the locality, so individual sports will be allowed,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Unfortunately this epidemics has not yet passed. We need to be responsible and be very cautions further ahead,"

nampa Monday, May 4, 2020 2:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is incredible, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is incredible where we have arrived with this PSD. It is incredible what agreements are made in Romania's Parliament. (...) The great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians,"

roumanie-en Saturday, May 2, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

jordantimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:58:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

ibtimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:36:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "At the start there were organisational problems but those were fixed along the way,"

afp-en Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:11:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Jo napot kivanok [good afternoon in Hungarian], PSD. It is incredible, dear Romanians, what is happening in the Romanian Parliament. PSD has helped UDMR to pass through the Chamber of Deputies a law that gives wide autonomy to the Szeklerland. It is incredible where we have arrived with this PSD. It is incredible what agreements are made in Parliament. It is incredible while I, we, the government, the other authorities are fighting for the lives of Romanians, we are fighting to get rid of this pandemic, the great PSD is fighting in the secret offices of Parliament to give Transylvania away to the Hungarians. Jo napot, Ciolacu! What has the leader of Budapest, Viktor Orban, promised you in exchange for this agreement?,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:41:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “It has been decided today that for most students, in this school year, kindergartens, schools and universities will not reopen,”

BBJ Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4:09:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It has been decided today that for most students in this school year, kindergartens, schools and universities will not reopen. Pupils, students will not return to school,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "A month and a half has passed since the instatement of the state of emergency. It's more than a month and a half since we've lived with this epidemic. (...) After a month and a half we can draw statistical conclusions. In this epidemic, the authorities together with the doctors and Romanians have obtained up to now notable results. Romanians proved they have a sense of civic duty, balance; Romanian society demonstrated maturity,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have not reached the peak in Romania and a premature relaxation may destroy all results,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We gave up on the idea of reopening schools. It would be impossible, for example, for students to respect social distancing rules, so we are trying to avoid major risks,”

thenews-pk Tuesday, April 28, 2020 4:24:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We gave up on the idea of reopening schools. It would be impossible, for example, for students to respect social distancing rules, so we are trying to avoid major risks,"

afp-en Monday, April 27, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We have many new, innovative solutions here and I think that those who, unfortunately, will need a place here will be very satisfied with what they find,"

roumanie-en Saturday, April 25, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Unfortunately, today we have passed 10,000 people infected with COVID-19 and we have a significant increase in cases confirmed in the last 24 hours, almost 400 new cases. These data show that the epidemic is still on an upward trend in Romania, and we must continue to strictly observe, I should say almost religiously, the hygiene and social distancing orders. We cannot afford to weaken our resolve at all, because we are not yet at the stage where we can speak of flattening the infection curve in our country,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Medical evidence suggests that most of the world's population can become infected, which means that there is a major risk that the epidemic will rekindle very easily, even in those areas where it seemed to be kept under control. All this shows us once again that national efforts must be doubled by a joint effort at European level to combat the effects of this pandemic,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The very good image that Romania enjoys in the allied environment, as an active contributor to the security and the maintaining of peace in the region and in Europe, is also due to you, the servicemen of the Land Forces. You have proven exemplary selflessness, a rigorous training and a capacity to fully integrate in the North Atlantic structures. I am convinced that you will keep participating, as you have up to now, in the efforts to consolidate the strategic profile of Romania within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. I encourage you to act to accelerate the development process of our own force structures' operational capacity, as well as to initiate and conduct acquisition programs, in view of ensuring modern and efficient capabilities,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I will support the creation of an economic recovery fund that can benefit all member states as an additional tool to the support measures already taken at European level. That instrument must be additional to the funding of the future 2021-2027 budget of the union and to be used for the real sectoral needs of the member states, and I mean here, for example, to the healthcare and economic sectors, which are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 24, 2020 12:56:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “Maybe we´ll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,”

thenews-pk Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We will move more freely, but life won´t return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic,” “We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,”

thenews-pk Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We have decided today that after May 15 everyone will be required to wear protective masks in enclosed public spaces and when we using public transport,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis disse : “quando a pandemia estiver sob controlo e o risco de contágio for menor”

diarioeconomico Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:07:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis disse : “quando a pandemia estiver sob controlo e o risco de contágio for menor”

tvi24 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:58:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “Maybe we’ll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:02:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We will move more freely, but life won’t return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic,” “We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:02:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Maybe we'll be able to give up wearing masks next year, when this pandemic will be under control,"

afp-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We will move more freely, but life won't return to the normalcy we knew before this pandemic," "We must find a way to live with this virus... So while some measures will be relaxed, the personal responsibility of each of us will grow,"

afp-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 4:24:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I had a counterexample of 'how not to' these days, from an institute that in fact is well respected. There was research that came up to explain what needs to be done. That is not acceptable. Not every institute, no matter how well respected it may be, can come up with its own plan and say - 'this will happen',"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "So, once again: everyone has to be responsible, including those from different scientific institutes, including people who are considered experts, because we cannot each have our own plan, we must have a plan for Romania, and on such plan we are working together with the Orban government,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is time to think about what is called a relaxation plan when the conditions are met. There is now a state of emergency decree in force that ends on May 15. After May 15, if the number of infected persons decreases, if the number of deaths (...) decreases, if we all comply with the measures imposed by the authorities and things are going well, it is clear that we can then move on to a relaxation stage,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "First, activities that present a low risk of contamination with this virus will be possible again. There is a clear need for an evaluation of doctors, specialists, but also an economic evaluation, because we want to restart the economy of Romania. It is just as important to understand now, after so much we have gone through an important stage of this epidemic, that relaxation means the authorities will be less involved in each person's life and then the responsibility will rest with each one of you, dear Romanians. More than ever before. Each of us will be more responsible for issues that directly concern us. Each one of us will have to take more care of us, our family and those close to us,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "together, with dedication, love and faith, we will emerge victorious from the hard trial that all mankind has been subjected to"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, I wish you all to welcome the Holy Easter in good health and peace in your soul! The resurrection of Our Lord is a celebration of hope in a season of rebirth. Victory of life is the paschal message that fills our souls with the confidence we need, this year more than ever. To us all, the light of the Resurrection has always been an opportunity to enjoy ourselves with our family and close ones the warmth of the place we call 'home'. Unfortunately, this year's Easter holidays find us in a situation that forces us to find out more in ourselves, in our house and through prayer, the light and the blessing of the Resurrection,"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "These days, we show our love for our loved ones just by giving up on getting near us. But we are always close to them in our thoughts, and such a spiritual communion is the strongest bond, the true force that will give us the energy to overcome the difficult times we are going through. Let us make this sacrifice and meet our neighbours in the mystery of the Resurrection, as well as in prayer for the relief of the sufferings of the sick and for the souls of those killed by the pandemic,"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis concluded : "The profound significance of these days is that together, with dedication, love and faith, we will emerge victorious from the difficult trial that all mankind has been subjected to. I wish you to receive the Holy Easter with your souls illuminated by love, hope and faith!"

roumanie-en Sunday, April 19, 2020 12:25:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "Please make this sacrifice now so we can be healthier together later. As difficult as it is now, I am very confident that we will become stronger after this difficult test, and the reason why I am optimistic is you, dear Romanians. Putting up with painful restrictions, the creativity of those of you who have found solutions to continue your projects even partially, the solidarity and the voluntary work of those who support hospitals and help those who cannot help themselves in this period are so many confirmations that you are Romania's most precious. A society that puts life above anything else is a society that has a solid moral foundation to build a better future. But to do this as quickly as possible, we must remain healthy and safe. Stay at home for holidays, don't visit friends or family! "

roumanie-en Saturday, April 18, 2020 1:23:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We are experiencing a difficult period that will mark not only Romania, but also the other states, on a historical scale. This critical stage put us in front of the mirror decades of ruling in Romania. Today we see clearly the disastrous effects of the toxic way of thinking that has held us in place for decades. The change will be impossible for those politicians who only think about their electoral benefits. They make the wrong proposals and they burden a country. We cannot jeopardize the future of Romania just because a majority without any legitimacy votes populist measures that have no support"

mediafax-en Friday, April 17, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is unacceptable and revolting to see today giving lessons those who left hospitals without resources. A political leader cannot be characterized as questioning the necessity of the state of emergency. (...) Any gesture and attitude contrary to the recommendation of the specialists is an unconsciousness that can have tragic repercussions. The current crisis is managed by specialists who respect the measures"

mediafax-en Friday, April 17, 2020 8:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “I’m telling you to stay home, or after the holidays we’ll have funerals!” “There were probably good intentions behind this deal. But it was misunderstood, as many Romanians thought it meant an easing of restrictions. It’s not”

news-yahoo Thursday, April 16, 2020 9:57:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, regardless of what some and others might say, I tell you the same doctors say, beginning with the Health Minister, the same as experts say, the same as the World Health Organisation says: Stay home. Otherwise, after the holidays, we'll have funerals,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:36:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The danger hasn't pass. Relaxing restrictions... would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system,"

thenews-pk Wednesday, April 15, 2020 4:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis déclaré : «Le danger n’est pas passé. Un assouplissement des restrictions (...) entraînerait une progression vertigineuse des nouveaux cas, un surpeuplement des hôpitaux et une pression énorme sur notre système de santé»

lacapitale Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:27:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The danger hasn’t pass. Relaxing restrictions… would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system,”

guardian-ng Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The danger hasn't pass. Relaxing restrictions... would lead to a drastic increase in new cases and pressure on the healthcare system ,"

medicalxpress Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "In this extremely difficult period, when the absolute priority is the limitation of the negative effects produced by the COVID-19 epidemic, the Romanian society needs the proof of each citizen's solidarity and responsibility, regardless of ethnicity. Duly respecting the measures taken by the authorities, the Roma must be the first to protect the health and life of their family and of the close ones. Only thus today's celebration of the Roma ethnics and the upcoming Resurrection of the Lord will be the source of hope in this heavily-tried spring"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "I support the steps that ensure the full integration and inclusion of the Roma in the spectrum of values, freedoms, citizen rights and duties enshrined in the Constitution of Romania. Overcoming the public systems' deficiencies as regards the handling of the issues of our fellow citizens of Roma ethnicity and doing away with the causes of their social marginalisation are elements we have the responsibility to solve as thoroughly as possible,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis points out : "I am convinced that there are forces and initiatives in our country capable of ushering in a better future for the Roma, whose hard history weighs down on the lives of many, even today,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The weather is fine, we hear in the news that certain countries are working on a plan to ease these measures. No matter how much this saddens me, I must openly tell you: Romania is not yet in that phase, regrettably, the number of cases in Romania is on the rise, the number of people receiving treatment in emergency units is rising and even if we all want this crisis to end as soon as possible, I tell you that we are not yet in the phase where we can relax. (...) It is up to us how long it takes until we are able to come up with a plan to ease these measures, because this infection, this virus spreads from human to human. If we observe - I'd say religiously - the rules imposed by the authorities, avoiding physical contact, isolating, leaving the house only when necessary, then we will surely be able to soon enter the relaxation phase and resume our life almost normally,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 9, 2020 2:00:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is clear we are not yet at the peak of the epidemic yet, this is no time to relax. We have reached the conclusion that we need to extend the state of emergency by one more month; a decree will be issued next week,"

seenews Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:19:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We have concluded that it will be necessary to extend the state of emergency,”

BBJ Wednesday, April 8, 2020 8:19:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says : "In these challenging times, the health workforce is the front line in this fight against COVID19. We owe medical stuff our gratitude and respect for their continuous effort. Stronger Together"

roumanie-en Wednesday, April 8, 2020 1:18:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I have decided (...) that Romania will send a team of doctors and nurses to Italy. They will go there to the Milan area. They will leave tomorrow [Tuesday] at the latest. A team of 11 doctors and six nurses,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "This week we receive two and a half million masks for doctors, about 5 million protective masks for law enforcement, gendarmes, police officers, and about 8 million masks that will reach the public. About 500,000 pairs of protective coveralls will come in the coming days for doctors and other healthcare staff,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "At first we know that it was a bit complicated to procure protective materials - masks, coveralls, fans. But we already have the first significant results of the measures taken by the government,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is clear: the epidemic has not peaked up. There is no way that we should ease up,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "A first conclusion would be that, when compared with other countries, the increase in the number of people affected by the epidemic was not as high as I have noticed for example in countries where we have many Romanians. I mean in Italy, in Spain. And that is obviously the result of the fact that we took very firm measures very early on, but I have to warn you very clearly: there is no way that we should ease up. This is in no way the time to disregard the instructions of the authorities. All experts, all doctors tell us that the development of the epidemic still depends on how we follow the instructions of the authorities. If we follow the instructions, we avoid contact and so on, we may not have a very high increase. If we violate them, we might reach the scenarios as we have unfortunately seen in the countries I mentioned. It is clear: the epidemic has not peaked up. There is no way that we should ease up,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Follow the isolation order. Avoid meetings and only leave home when you have a problem to solve, when you go to work, or when you go to buy food. Avoid any physical contact with everyone. That is very important. The disease spreads among humans. Do not shake hands, do not hug, stay away from other people,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, April 7, 2020 1:09:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

aljazeera-en Monday, April 6, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis announced : "We need to do this again. It's an absolute necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

rferl Monday, April 6, 2020 7:55:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "It is clear we are not yet at the peak of the epidemic yet, this is no time to relax. We have reached the conclusion that we need to extend the state of emergency by one more month; a decree will be issued next week,"

seenews Monday, April 6, 2020 5:47:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

wsau Monday, April 6, 2020 4:00:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

aljazeera-en Monday, April 6, 2020 3:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We need to do this again. It's a necessity. People should understand that without this measure, the virus cannot be stopped,"

yenisafak-en Monday, April 6, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added ( about Atlantic Alliance ) : "The US commitment enhances the consistency and credibility of the collective defence efforts of the member states of the Alliance and strengthens the European security, which faces significant challenges, especially in the Eastern area. In the current difficult conditions created by the COVID - 19 pandemic, which covered the whole globe, with the most serious consequences, NATO has taken rapid and resolute measures to limit the spreading of the virus and to reduce the risks to the military and civilians so that the Alliance can carry out its essential missions safely. It is vital, in the coming period, for NATO to be able to focus on the other threats and challenges, dynamic or latent,"

roumanie-en Monday, April 6, 2020 1:01:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I asked the government today to identify sufficient European funds to pay a monthly bonus to doctors and medical staff working with COVID-19 patients,"

seenews Sunday, April 5, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The medical staff, our doctors, are our line of defence against the epidemic. We trust them, we put our hopes in them, but we need to be very aware that for them it's a major stress situation, it's an additional hazard they are exposing themselves to, we have high expectations of them and then, in consequence, I believe it's fair to recognize this situation and recognize, obviously, that there is need for a bit more than pretty words,"

roumanie-en Friday, April 3, 2020 1:53:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis afirmou : "Pedi ao governo que dirigisse os fundos europeus, para dar um bónus mensal de 500 euros aos funcionários na linha da frente que lidam com pacientes infetados com o novo coronavírus. Estou pronto para arranjar soluções"

sabado Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:37:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "I demanded the government to reroute European (Union) funding, to give a monthly bonus of 500 euros to front line personnel dealing with Covid infected patients. I am prepared to deliver solutions,"

yenisafak-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:16:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “I demanded the government to reroute European (Union) funding, to give a monthly bonus of 500 euros to front line personnel dealing with Covid infected patients. I am prepared to deliver solutions,”

cyprus-mail Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:13:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

medicalxpress Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “We’re looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we’ll do our best to give you protective gear,”

euractiv-eu-fr Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

digitaljournal Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : “We’re looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we’ll do our best to give you protective gear,”

nst Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

pulse Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:53:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

ibtimes Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "We're looking at you with hope. The coming days will be even tougher, but we'll do our best to give you protective gear,"

news-yahoo Thursday, April 2, 2020 8:16:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "We, the authorities, the politicians, will do everything necessary to provide you with the materials you need,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Most Romanians understood that laws are to be respected and that this emergency situation is a very serious one and that we all must respect the legislation, the ordinances and orders in force,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis stated : "The law is applied, it is enforced, it is not discussed. Those who do not conform will be fined,"

roumanie-en Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:43:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis déclaré : «Aujourd'hui, j'ai visité l'hôpital militaire ROL 2, un établissement médical construit en un temps record par l'armée et le personnel médical militaire. La Roumanie est prête à faire face au mieux à cette épidémie et je vous assure que nous continuerons à prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires pour être encore mieux préparés »

lepetitjournal Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis added : "As well as the authorities are prepared, and they are well prepared, a significant part comes down to each Romanian in this fight to prevent the coronavirus spreading. It's very, very important - and I will say this with every statement I make - to avoid contact with other people, avoid touching, avoid hugging, avoid at all cost to meet with several people in the same place! Respect all hygiene norms! Even if it sounds like a paradox, the most important thing is to wash our hands very often, to avoid touching other people physically,"

roumanie-en Monday, March 30, 2020 12:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis says ( about Atlantic Alliance ) : "The Romanian Intelligence Service has permanently adapted to the challenges of the new international security climate, while fulfilling the specific requirements for achieving the commitments assumed by Romania, as a full member of the North Atlantic Alliance and of the European Union and as a strategic partner of the United States of America. The reputation you enjoy today among partners, collaborators and beneficiaries is mainly the fruit of the quality of human resources available to the Romanian Intelligence Service,"

roumanie-en Friday, March 27, 2020 1:28:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Do everything necessary to ensure their equipment,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I want to say that, under no circumstance, should we have outrageous situations such as the one at the Suceava County Hospital or the Gerota Hospital, or, more recently, the Sf. Ioan Hospital in Bucharest,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The international experience, but also the situations registered in our country show that the medical personnel is the most exposed to the infection with coronavirus, we should be aware of this aspect. As such, the medical staff - and I am talking about doctors, medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, other medical personnel - who bear the brunt in this fight with coronavirus must be protected with priority, by all possible means! Through re-directing sanitary equipment and materials toward the doctors and medical assistants who fight in the front line and promptly provide them with an appropriate number of protection masks, protective suits, gloves, medical equipment and disinfectant substances. I know that in some hospitals, things are not clear yet, but I know, just as well, that through the care of the Government, at these hours, acquisitions are made, in order to support the personnel in the hospitals. And, in the meeting I had with the Prime Minister and the ministers this morning, we have discussed aspects and you will have all the material needed in a short while,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The training of the medical personnel regarding the procedures to prevent the infection at hospitals level, I repeat, in order to prevent inadmissible situations as the ones we had these days in some hospitals in Romania, unfortunately. By ensuring a work schedule which can protect the medical personnel from the risk of appearing physical and mental exhaustion, you will be able to cope with this crisis until it is over. And it will be over and it will be up to us how many Romanians will be protected from this infection. Just as, it is up to us and the common people to isolate ourselves, to protect ourselves, to stay home, avoid contact with others and observe the hygiene measures recommended by doctors,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:20:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "New restrictions on free movement for Romanians will be introduced in the sense that what has been a recommendation until now becomes an obligation,"

xinhuanet_en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 6:18:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis souligné : "ces recommandations deviennent obligatoires, selon le principe +restons chez nous+"

afp-fr Tuesday, March 24, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The restrictive measures so far have been taken gradually, depending on the stage in which we were from the point of view of the virus being transmitted inside the community. As a man who loves democracy, any restriction on the exercise of fundamental rights troubles me deeply. The generations that have had the most to suffer from the deprivations of a regime that suppressed our rights and freedoms for decades in a row probably understand best how difficult it is to take such measures today. It is not an easy decision, but it is necessary to protect the health of Romanians and their families,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Nonetheless, we shall equally continue to help all those affected by this crisis. The social and economic measures adopted recently will be added a new package, meant to solve the problems of even more categories of entrepreneurs and businessmen confronted with great difficulties,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “We must tell Romanians living in the diaspora, with deep sadness but also sincerely, that they should not return home this year for the holidays,”

euractiv-eu-fr Friday, March 20, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis told : "It is very important that all hospitals are prepared for patients, although fortunately today as we speak we don't have very many patients yet. But, if we look around us, we can see the complicated situation others are facing, and I'm telling you: both I and the gov't, and I believe you too, we all wish to prevent at any price the fast spread of the illness. We do not want to get to a situation of deep crisis. It must be prevented! We must prevent the spreading of this disease. We must slow down the spreading of this illness!"

roumanie-en Friday, March 20, 2020 1:04:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The numbers will go up for sure,"

JakartaPost Friday, March 20, 2020 12:14:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “The numbers will go up for sure,”

vanguardngr Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:38:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Romanians from abroad are dear to us, and we long to be with them for Easter," "However, that won't be possible this year.... We must tell them with sadness but also with sincerity not to come home for the holidays,"

rferl Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:03:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "The numbers will go up for sure,"

afp-en Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "I issued the decree establishing the state of emergency in Romania for 30 days. This decree is rather sizeable and contains measures that I have discussed with you and the other ministers, plus some measures that were considered necessary in the discussions with the members of the country's Supreme Council for National Defence, that endorsed the plan of measures, as those of you who are members of the CSAT know very well. I am interested, at this stage, to move ahead very quickly and I expect from you to communicate, each in the field you manage, what measures you have already taken from the ones set out in the decree, what measures you have planned and within what timeframe, what agenda for the following days. I repeat, the state of emergency lasts 30 days and it is imperative - both for this reason, and in the public interest - that we move very, very fast,"

roumanie-en Wednesday, March 18, 2020 1:16:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "This way, the Government will be able to earmark more money to the healthcare area, more money for medicines, more money for the medical equipment which is absolutely necessary. Likewise, this situation will allow acquisitions in a very short time with simplified procedures, thus putting at the Government's disposal all necessary instruments to manage in the most efficient manner the crisis generated by the coronavirus,"

roumanie-en Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:38:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis," "The government will allot more funds for ... healthcare, medicine, equipment,"

deutschewelle-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis,” “The government will allot more funds for .... healthcare, medicine, equipment,”

thenews-pk Sunday, March 15, 2020 4:55:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

dailyjournal Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis explained : "This way, the Government will be able to earmark more money to the healthcare area, more money for medicines, more money for the medical equipment which is absolutely necessary. Likewise, this situation will allow acquisitions in a very short time with simplified procedures, thus putting at the Government's disposal all necessary instruments to manage in the most efficient manner the crisis generated by the coronavirus,"

roumanie-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "Dear Romanians, the authorities are doing their job, the Government has also done its job very well so far, but alone we will only be able to do a part of the job that needs to be done. We need you, dear Romanians! We need you to respect the advice, the indications of the authorities, we need you to respect the hygiene rules that are broadcast on the public channels and, yes, we need you to avoid contacts that are not absolutely necessary - I know this is a bit harder - and, yes, we need you to get informed correctly, from public sources, straight from the authorities,"

roumanie-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:39:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "This state of emergency will enable allotting new important resources to fight the crisis," "The government will allot more funds for ... healthcare, medicine, equipment,"

dw-en Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

680news Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : "will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,"

startribune Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:42:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis said : “will also make possible the allocation of important new resources for managing the crisis,”

TorontoStar Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:11:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis declaró : “¡Rumania ganó! La Rumania moderna, europea y normal ganó hoy”

wsoctv Monday, November 25, 2019 6:13:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “Las encuestas de salida muestran que millones de rumanos en el país y en el extranjero votaron por nuestro proyecto, por una Rumania normal”

wsoctv Monday, November 11, 2019 5:22:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis conchide : „În cazul în care Parlamentul îşi arogă competenţa de legiferare, în condiţiile, domeniul şi cu finalitatea urmărite, se încalcă principiul separaţiei şi echilibrului puterilor în stat, consacrat de art. 1 alin. (4) din Constituţie, viciu care afectează legea în ansamblu. Totodată, acceptarea ideii potrivit căreia Parlamentul îşi poate exercita competenţa de autoritate legiuitoare în mod discreţionar, oricând şi în orice condiţii, adoptând legi în domenii care aparţin în exclusivitate actelor cu caracter infralegal, administrativ, ar echivala cu o abatere de la prerogativele constituţionale ale acestei autorităţi, consacrate de art. 61 alin. (1) din Constituţie, şi transformarea acesteia în autoritate publică executivă, aspect ce contravine şi prevederilor art. 102 alin. (1) din Constituţie ce consacră rolul Guvernului. Reiese faptul că, indiferent dacă ne raportăm la dispoziţiile legale în vigoare la momentul adoptării legii ori la dispoziţiile OUG 57/2019 privind Codul administrativ, transferul interdomenial prin lege ca act al Parlamentului al imobilului vizat este neconstituţional”

mediafax-en Thursday, July 25, 2019 7:27:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis spune : „În societăţile democratice, justiţia independentă este garanţia fundamentală pentru înfăptuirea dreptăţii şi menţinerea echilibrului social. Esenţa principiului statului de drept constă în respectarea legilor şi în asigurarea unei justiţii corecte şi aplicate egal tuturor cetăţenilor. Pentru a putea fi însă îndeplinite aceste deziderate, este nevoie ca legile să fie accesibile, clare şi predictibile. În caz contrar, când sunt făcute schimbări constante, fără o direcţie unitară, respectul pentru lege are de suferit. Ultimii ani au fost marcaţi de încercări repetate de a subordona justiţia politicului, prin modificări intempestive ale legislaţiei de organizare a sistemului judiciar, ale statutului magistraţilor şi ale legislaţiei penale. Acest asalt a determinat reacţia promptă a cetăţenilor, a magistraţilor, care şi-au apărat cu demnitate valorile care le definesc misiunea, a forţelor politice ataşate principiilor democratice, precum şi a instituţiilor europene"

mediafax-en Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:51:00 AM EAT

Klaus Iohannis spune : "În forma transmisă la promulgare, legea menţionată - ce înlocuieşte Decretul nr. 360/1976 privind aprobarea Statutului disciplinar din unităţile de transporturi - se impune, însă, a fi reanalizată de către Parlament atât sub aspectul impactului pe care aceasta îl are asupra sectorului feroviar în ansamblul său, cât şi al modului în care noile dispoziţii se corelează cu alte acte normative. În contextul în care legea urmează să se aplice practic începând cu anul 2020, reanalizarea acestei reglementări, inclusiv sub aspectul impactului economic, este absolut necesară pentru a nu fi în situaţia prorogării succesive a aplicării legii sau, mai grav, în imposibilitatea materializării tuturor drepturilor şi beneficiilor instituite pentru personalul feroviar"

hotnews-en Thursday, June 20, 2019 2:20:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “Los rumanos votaron para que los ladrones y delincuentes se queden en prisión en donde pertenecen”

wsoctv Monday, May 27, 2019 9:23:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis dijo : “En negociaciones políticas, e incluso en las económicas, es imposible encontrar una solución que sea la ideal para ambas partes. Siempre se necesita hacer concesiones”

wsoctv Saturday, February 16, 2019 1:09:00 PM EAT

Klaus Iohannis : "Decyzje już podjęto, ale ich wdrażanie jest przed nami"

pap Sunday, July 10, 2016 3:58:00 PM EAT