Opposition party leader in Romania, USR President, steps down following disappointing outcome in the presidential election.
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Elena Lasconi Steps Down as USR President Amidst Election Woes
In a surprising turn of events, Elena Lasconi, head honcho of the Save Romania Union (USR), has relinquished her post following a disappointing performance in the preliminary round of the presidential elections.
Lasconi, who'd lost her party's confidence in her presidential bid weeks prior to the polls, managed to garner some 2.68% of the votes. In the November 2024 presidential round, she had 19.17% of the votes, setting the stage for a second round against pro-Russia Călin Georgescu, until the Constitutional Court called off the elections alleging foreign meddling in the process.
"The time has come for a tough decision. I'm resigning from the USR presidency. I believe this is right, natural, and beneficial at this juncture. I resign, knowing I've exhausted every ounce of my effort to make Romania a better place," Lasconi expressed in a public post.
Dominic Fritz, Timișoara's mayor, is set to take on the interim USR presidency.
The party's Political Committee will convene today to deliberate their backing for Nicușor Dan in the second round of the presidential elections.
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Behind the Scenes:Lasconi has raised concerns about a political power play within her own party, hinting at a coup-like situation[3] after her Fellow USR members opted to support Dan in the presidential race instead of her, which she viewed as an underhanded move against her by those plotting for power.
This internal power struggle suggests a deep division within the USR party. To continue their efforts towards a better Romania, the party must address this internal conflict and work towards cohesion.
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- Despite Elena Lasconi's resignation as USR President, the party's Political Committee will discuss their support for Nicusor Dan in the upcoming presidential elections.
- Amidst internal strife, the Save Romania Union (USR) must restructure and reconcile to work towards a better Romania.
- Elena Lasconi, after her resignation, has voiced concerns about a power struggle within the USR party, suggesting a coup-like situation.
- General news outlets in Bucharest have been closely following the internal power struggle within the USR party, given its significant impact on policy-and-legislation and Romanian politics.
