Klaus Iohannis
Romanian politician, 5th President
Born
June 13th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Romania
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A prominent Romanian educator and politician, Iohannis served as the 5th President of Romania. Before assuming the presidency, Iohannis was the mayor of Sibiu for 14 years, significantly contributing to the city’s development and modernization. Elected president in 2014, Iohannis focused on strengthening ties with the European Union and NATO, advocating for the rule of law and the fight against corruption within Romania. His leadership was marked by efforts to consolidate democracy and promote social cohesion in the country.
Served as the 5th President of Romania
Held the position of mayor of Sibiu
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