Die Präsidentschaftswahlen 2014 in Rumänien
The Presidential Elections 2014 in Romania

“Revolution”, “November Miracle” or a New Beginning?

Summary/Abstract: For the presidential elections in Romania in November 2014 the result seemed clear. As the then governing President Traian Băsescu was no longer allowed to compete for re-election, polling forecasts predicted a victory of the Prime Minister in office, Victor-Viorel Ponta. Therefore, Klaus Werner Johannis was not considered a genuine alternative. The final result was a big surprise for all observers. Numerous young voters celebrated Johannis’ victory: Many spoke of a new beginning in the country's politics, even of a “revolution” or a “November miracle”. The article examines the Romanian Presidential Election in 2014 in its historical context. The analytical focus is on the election campaign, the programs of the two candidates Ponta and Johannis, and the final results. In conclusion, the winner’s road to the inauguration and his first steps as President are illuminated.

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