Volk is right. Dude is of German origin but that doesn't say much. I heard him speaking German and you clearly notice it's not his language of first choice.
Don't overestimate the influence he can exert. The president in Romania only has few limited powers (foreign and defense policy, appointing officials, representation abroad). The prime minister is more important for domestic issues. Nonetheless, it's good that Ponta's appeal to nationalistic sentiments wasn't very successful and that the Romanians made a rational choice.
I haven't been to Romania but I like the people and respect what they have achieved after Ceaucescu's lunatic rule. The EU entry came too early for them, I think, but so beit if it helps them to fight corruption.
Don't overestimate the influence he can exert. The president in Romania only has few limited powers (foreign and defense policy, appointing officials, representation abroad). The prime minister is more important for domestic issues. Nonetheless, it's good that Ponta's appeal to nationalistic sentiments wasn't very successful and that the Romanians made a rational choice.
I haven't been to Romania but I like the people and respect what they have achieved after Ceaucescu's lunatic rule. The EU entry came too early for them, I think, but so beit if it helps them to fight corruption.