We also need an integrated and innovative approach to respond simultaneously to a whole range of inter-related challenges, such as health, demographi… - Klaus Iohannis

Thirty years after the fall of communism, the democratic and European option is stronger than ever in Romania.

For me, people have always been more important than money. This is why I stressed this principle in my approaches towards the media, but also in the European Council. In some areas we feel the tendency to leave people behind and handle trade our industrial issues.

I am very proud of my country, and the two main priorities of my mandate addressed precisely these concerns. The first, to uphold the fight against corruption, to strengthen the rule of law and to preserve the independence of the judiciary. The second, to consolidate Romania’s role within the European Union and to represent our country in the European institutions with dignity. Close to the end of my term now, I can say I have succeeded in fulfilling both of these priorities.