Role and responsibilities

The President of Romania shall represent the Romanian State and is the safeguard of the national independence, unity and territorial integrity of the country. The President of Romania shall guard the observance of the Constitution and the proper functioning of the public authorities. To this effect, he shall act as a mediator between the Powers in the State, as well as between the State and society. (Article 80 - The Constitution of Romania)

Domestic policy

The President of Romania shall designate a candidate to the office of Prime Minister and appoint the Government on the basis of the vote of confidence of Parliament. In the event of government reshuffle or vacancy of office, the President shall dismiss and appoint, on the proposal of the Prime Minister, some members of the Government. If, through the reshuffle proposal, the political structure or composition of the Government is changed, the President of Romania shall only be entitled to exercise the power stipulated under paragraph (2) based on the Parliament's approval, granted following the proposal of the Prime Minister. (Article 85 - The Constitution of Romania)

Foreign policy

The President shall, in the name of Romania, conclude international treaties negotiated by the Government, and then submit them to the Parliament for ratification, within a reasonable time limit. The other treaties and international agreements shall be concluded, approved, or ratified according to the procedure set up by law. The President shall, on proposal by the Government, accredit and recall diplomatic envoys of Romania, and approve the setting up, closing down or change in rank of diplomatic missions. Diplomatic envoys of other states shall be accredited to the President of Romania. (Article 91 - The Constitution of Romania)

Defence and national security

Powers in matters of defence The President of Romania shall be Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and preside over the Supreme Council of National Defence. He may declare, with prior approval of Parliament, partial or total mobilization of the Armed Forces. Only in exceptional cases shall the decision of the President be subsequently submitted for approval to Parliament, within five days of the adoption thereof. In the event of an armed aggression against the country, the President of Romania shall take measures to repel the aggression, and he shall promptly bring them to the cognizance of Parliament, by a message. If Parliament does not sit in a session, it shall be convened de jure, within 24 hours of the outbreak of the aggression. (Article 92 - The Constitution of Romania)

Other powers

Other powers The President of Romania shall also have the following powers: to confer decorations and titles of honour; to make promotions to the ranks of marshal, general and admiral; to make appointments to public offices, under the terms provided by law; to grant individual pardon.

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