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词条 2012 Romanian presidential impeachment referendum
释义

  1. Background

  2. Opinion polling

  3. Results

  4. Reactions

  5. Verdict

  6. References

  7. Further reading

  8. External links

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2012}}{{Use British English|date=July 2012}}{{Infobox referendum
| name = Romanian presidential impeachment referendum
| title = {{lang-ro|Sunteți de acord cu demiterea Președintelui României, domnul Traian Băsescu?}}
{{lang-en|Do you agree with the dismissal of the President of Romania, Mr. Traian Băsescu?}}
| date = {{Start date|2012|07|29|df=y}}
| yes = 7403836
| no = 943375
| total = 8459053
| electorate = 18292464
| map = Romania local administrive units.png
| mapdivision =
| detailed_legend=yes
| notes = Source: Biroul Electoral Central
}}

A referendum on impeaching President Traian Băsescu was held in Romania on 29 July 2012. The referendum was required after Parliament voted in favour of impeaching Băsescu on 6 July, and had to take place within a month.[1] It was the second referendum on impeaching Băsescu, the first having been held in May 2007, in which 74% of voters chose to keep him in office. Băsescu was later narrowly re-elected in 2009.

The parliament of Romania impeached the former president and called on the nation to dismiss Băsescu on a variety of charges, but Băsescu dismissed the poll as a "putsch" and asked the public to boycott it. Polls showed a majority of Romanians favoring the impeachment of the President, but the turnout was estimated to be around 46%, thus rendering the referendum invalid. The Constitutional court has the final verdict in the case of the validity of the referendum. Final results from the Central Electoral Bureau were published on 1 August 2012. On 2 August 2012, the Court announced that a verdict for the validity of the referendum will be pronounced after 12 September 2012.[2] Until that date, all the authorities have to clear up the electoral lists, in order to correctly calculate the voter turnout. Finally, the verdict will be presented in a joint session of Parliament. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court rescheduled the verdict for 31 August 2012.[3] A second rescheduling placed the verdict on 21 August 2012.[4] The Constitutional Court of Romania subsequently declared the referendum invalid, reinstating Băsescu as president of Romania, which succeeded on 28 August.[5][6]

Background

{{main article|2012 Romanian political crisis}}

Băsescu's political rival, Prime Minister Victor Ponta, accused him of overstepping his powers through illegal phone-tapping, use of national intelligence services against political enemies, and pressuring prosecutors in criminal cases.[7] The president's popularity had fallen due to his support for strong austerity measures and perceptions that his appointments were guided by cronyism.[5] Băsescu responded by calling the referendum a putsch attempt by his opponent, who had previously been criticized for dismissing the speakers in both chambers of the Romanian Parliament and the country's ombudsman. He asked the public to boycott the poll.[7]

On the day before the vote in Parliament, the government changed the referendum law to enable an impeachment referendum to be valid if a majority of voters voted in favour.[6] Previously the law required at least 50% of eligible voters to vote in favour.[6] Following criticism of his tactics from the European Union,[7][8] which accused him of "undermining the rule of law",[9] Ponta accepted the ruling by the Constitutional Court to require a turnout of 50% plus one to render the result of the referendum valid.[10]

Opinion polling

Voting intention
Pollster Publication date Sample sizeFor impeachmentAgainst impeachmentProjected turnoutSource
CURS 18 July 1,10466%34%61%[11]
BSG / SCI 25 July 1,10461%30%N/A[12]
Operations Research 27 July 1,42076%24%52%[13]

Results

Voters were asked the question "Do you agree with the dismissal of the President of Romania Mr Traian Băsescu?" ({{lang-ro|Sunteți de acord cu demiterea Președintelui României, domnul Traian Băsescu?}}).[14] Exit polls showed more than 80 percent voted for the impeachment of the president.[15][16][17]

The turnout at 23:00 (poll closing time) was estimated to be of 45.92% with a ±3% error margin.[18] This was based on data from 2,889 of the 18,242 polling stations.[19] This does not take into account the special electoral lists for citizens voting outside their residence area (especially those on vacation throughout the country), unmovable and abroad.[20] The turnout of under 50% rendered the referendum results as invalid even though 86% of those who voted supported the impeachment.[21]

The turnout was estimated to have been around 51.6% in rural areas and 41.8% in cities, with Bucharest at 40.0%. The highest turnout was reported in Muntenia with a turnout of over 50% and some counties having over 60%, including Olt, 74.7%; Mehedinți, 70.5%; Teleorman, 70.2%; Giurgiu, 60.7%; and Vâlcea, 60.4%. Eight polling stations in Olt County had a turnout of over 100%, the highest being 126%.[22][23] In other parts of Romania the turnout was below 50%, with the lowest in Transylvania. The counties with the lowest turnout were Harghita, 11.6%; Covasna, 20.6%; Satu Mare, 28.2%; Mureș, 34.0%; and Arad, 35.0%.[20]

ChoiceVotes%
Yes7,403,83688.70
No943,37511.30
Invalid/blank votes111,842
Total8,459,053100
Registered voters/turnout18,292,46446.24
Source: Romanian Electoral Commission

Reactions

After the first results were published, president Băsescu declared that "the flame of democracy has remained alight. Romanians have rejected the coup d'etat." Ponta declared that his government "will respect all decisions of the Constitutional Court and will act as a factor of stability in the next period, regardless of whether the referendum is validated or not".[15] Ponta went on to declare that he is "not going to seek confrontation with Basescu (...) everyone is going to lose if we are continuing to fight,” and pledged not to "interfere with the president's prerogatives."[24] He also said, however, that further cooperation with Băsescu would be impossible after the vote against him, stating "We have nothing more to discuss with a man rejected by the citizens".[25] In a letter to the EU, Ponta pledged to accept the ruling of the Court if it will declare the referendum invalid. However, acting president Crin Antonescu, called on the Constitutional Court to take into account the 2011 census figures which he claims better represent "reality", than the current figures of the official electoral register, which would result in a different figure for the voter turnout.[26]

As the results dropped in, relatively peaceful protests were organized in the University Square of Bucharest. People also gathered in front of the National Theatre and the Cotroceni Palace and chanted slogans against president Băsescu.[27]

After publication of partial results by the Central Electoral Bureau, following which the quorum was not comprised for Băsescu's dismissal, former President of Romania Ion Iliescu wanted to clarify for RFI that the Constitutional Court is compelled, taking account of European electoral common laws and the Venice Commission's recommendation that no threshold should be imposed, to consider the 29 July referendum valid.[28]

Verdict

The Romanian constitutional court subsequently declared the referendum invalid[29] by a vote of 6–3 due to the fact that turnout did not reach 50%. The move reinstated Băsescu as president of Romania.[30] Acting President Crin Antonescu, however, said that Băsescu was an "illegitimate" leader because he was suspended by parliament.[31] As a reaction to the verdict, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bucharest, calling for Băsescu's resignation.[32]

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/05/uk-romania-politics-idUKBRE86413W20120705 |title=Romania president accuses government of power grab |author=Sam Cage and Luiza Ilie |date=5 July 2012 |publisher=Reuters |accessdate=29 July 2012}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.antena3.ro/politica/ccr-amana-decizia-basescu-nu-revine-la-cotroceni-antonescu-interimar-pana-pe-12-septembrie-178532.html |title=The Court postpones a verdict until 12 September |author=Antena 3 |date=2 August 2012}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.mediafax.ro/social/curtea-constitutionala-termenul-pentru-dezbaterea-procedurii-desfasurarii-referendumului-preschimbat-in-31-august-9919069 |title=Curtea Constituţională: Termenul pentru dezbaterea procedurii desfăşurării referendumului, preschimbat în 31 august|publisher=Mediafax.ro |date= |accessdate=2012-08-23}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-esential-13020518-sedinta-ccr-incheiat-guvernul-are-termen-pana-21-august-transmita-curtii-listele-electorale-permanente.htm |title=UPDATE CCR a devansat sedinta finala pe 21 august la cererea lui Traian Basescu si a cerut Guvernului "sa comunice numarul persoanelor inscrise in listele electorale permanente actualizate pana la 10 iulie" - Esential |publisher=HotNews.ro |date= |accessdate=2012-08-23}}
5. ^{{cite web |url=http://news.kuwaittimes.net/2012/07/29/romanians-vote-on-impeaching-president-basescu-unpopular-for-backing-austerity/ |title=Romanians vote on impeaching president – Basescu unpopular for backing austerity |date=29 July 2012 |work=Kuwait Times |accessdate=30 July 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130221205935/http://news.kuwaittimes.net/2012/07/29/romanians-vote-on-impeaching-president-basescu-unpopular-for-backing-austerity/ |archivedate=21 February 2013 |df=dmy-all }}
6. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-05/romanian-government-changes-referendum-law-to-ease-impeachment.html |title=Romanian Government Changes Referendum Law To Ease Impeachment |author=Andra Timu |date=5 July 2012 |publisher=Bloomberg |accessdate=29 July 2012}}
7. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/30/world/europe/romania-votes-on-removing-president-from-office.html |title=Romania Votes on Whether to Remove Its President |author=Dan Bilefsky |date=29 July 2012 |work=The New York Times |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18822790 |title=EU warns Romania PM Victor Ponta over political crisis |publisher=BBC News |date=12 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
9. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/29/us-romania-politics-idUSBRE86S0I420120729 |title=Romanian president survives impeachment referendum |author=Luiza Ilie and Sam Cage |date=29 July 2012 |publisher=Reuters |accessdate=29 July 2012}}
10. ^{{cite web|last=Timu |first=Andra |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-11/romanian-pm-ponta-says-referendum-will-abide-by-court-ruling-1-.html |title=Romanian PM Ponta Says Referendum Will Abide by Court Ruling |publisher=Bloomberg |date=11 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
11. ^{{cite news|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/uk-romania-politics-poll-idUKBRE86H08U20120718|title=Romania president likely to be impeached - poll|agency=Reuters|date=18 July 2012|accessdate=18 July 2012}}
12. ^{{cite news|url=http://actmedia.eu/daily/bsg-sci-opinion-poll-61pct-of-romanians-would-vote-yes-in-referendum/41201|title=BSG / SCI opinion poll: 61pct of Romanians would vote 'yes' in referendum|work=Actmedia|date=25 July 2012|accessdate=29 July 2012}}
13. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.realitatea.net/sondaj-referendum-validat-basescu-demis-cu-un-scor-urias_976536.html|title=Sondaj pentru Realitatea TV. Referendum validat, Basescu demis cu un scor urias|agency=Realitatea TV|date=27 July 2012|language=Romanian|accessdate=29 July 2012}}
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.rtv.net/guvernul-a-aprobat-modelul-buletinului-de-vot-de-la-referendum_35263.html |language=Romanian |title=Guvernul a aprobat modelul buletinului de vot de la referendum |date=7 July 2012 |publisher=RTV |accessdate=29 July 2012}}{{ro icon}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-romania-politicsbre86s0i4-20120729,0,1138271.story |title=Romanian president survives impeachment referendum |work=Chicago Tribune |date=5 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/29/romania-politics-idUSL6E8IT1NE20120729 |title=UPDATE 5-Romanian president survives impeachment referendum |author=Luiza Ilie and Sam Cage |publisher=Reuters |date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
17. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/29/world/europe/romania-referendum/index.html |title=Romania impeachment vote falls short, president says |publisher=CNN |date=26 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
18. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19034173 |title=Romania's Basescu 'survives' impeachment referendum |publisher=BBC News |date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
19. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.becreferendum2012.ro/DOCUMENTE%20BEC/Statistici/Participarea%20la%20vot/prezenta%20ora%2023.pdf |title=Biroul Electoral Central |date=29 July 2012 |publisher=becreferendum2012.ro |accessdate=29 July 2012}}
20. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-esential-12910833-bec-anunta-ora-00-30-prezenta-vot-ora-23-00-inchiderea-urnelor.htm|title=BEC:45.92 prezenta la vot la ora 23.00, la inchiderea urnelor|agency=HotNews.ro|date=30 July 2012|language=Romanian|accessdate=30 July 2012}}
21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.adevarul.ro/actualitate/Prezenta_la_vot_0_745725508.html |language=Romanian |title=Prezenţa la vot, ora 21.00: Au votat 44,01% din alegători |publisher=Adevarul.ro |date=29 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
22. ^{{cite web|author=Joshua Tucker |url=http://themonkeycage.org/blog/2012/08/09/post-election-report-romanians-presidential-impeachment-referendum-and-a-request-for-help-in-identifying-potential-fraud/ |title=Post-Election Report: Romanian’s Presidential Impeachment Referendum |publisher=Themonkeycage.org |date= |accessdate=2012-08-23}}
23. ^{{cite news|last=Mitrache|first=Andreea|title=Doljenii s-au înghesuit să meargă la urne în unele commune. În opt secţii prezenţa la vot a fost peste 100%|url=http://www.adevarul.ro/locale/craiova/Doljenii-inghesuit-mearga-commune-prezenta_0_746325516.html|accessdate=30 July 2012|newspaper=Adevarul|language=Romanian|date=30 July 2012}}
24. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/europe/2012/07/31/349369/Romanias-Traian.htm |title=Romania's Traian Basescu survives impeachment vote |date=31 July 2012 |work=The China Post |accessdate=31 July 2012}}
25. ^{{cite news |url=http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-29/romanian-impeachment-vote-is-invalid-exit-polls-show |title=Romania Set for Further Political Turmoil After Vote |author=Irina Savu and Andra Timu |date=30 July 2012 |agency=Bloomberg |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
26. ^{{cite news |url=https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hp8DZpMkrfbMA9TMifZC8CGKqjwA?docId=CNG.423038fc3e3ce0258de5e74aa8dc5376.1f1 |title=Romania PM tells EU he will respect referendum ruling |date=1 August 2012 |agency=Agence France-Presse |publisher=Google News |accessdate=1 August 2012}}
27. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.rtv.net/protest-anti-basescu-la-piata-universitatii-haideti-la-vot-sa-l-ciuruim-de-tot_37854.html |title=Miting anti-Băsescu, la Piaţa Universităţii: "Ole, ole, ole, nici Băsescu nu mai e"|date=29 July 2012 |publisher=Romania TV |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
28. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.libertatea.ro/detalii/articol/rezultate-referendum-2012-ion-iliescu-ccr-trebuie-sa-valideze-referendum-406215.html |title=DECLARAȚIA-BOMBĂ a lui ION ILIESCU. Fostul președinte aruncă ZIUA în aer! | publisher=Libertatea.ro |language=Romanian |date=30 July 2012 |accessdate=30 July 2012}}
29. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-esential-13063437-ora-10-00-incepe-sedinta-curtii-constitutionale-care-urmeaza-decida-daca-referendumul-este-sau-nu-valid.htm|title=Curtea Constitutionala a invalidat referendumul cu scorul 6-3. Traian Basescu revine la Cotroceni|accessdate= 21 August 2012}}
30. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19332259 | title=Traian Basescu: Romanian impeachment vote ruled invalid | publisher=BBC | date=21 August 2012 | accessdate=21 August 2012}}
31. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.euronews.com/2012/08/21/basescu-reinstated-as-romanian-president/ | title=Basescu reinstated as Romanian president | publisher=Euro News | date=21 August 2012 | accessdate=21 August 2012}}
32. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.demotix.com/news/1401047/anti-basescu-protest-university-square-after-referendum-fails?destination=search/context#slide-1 | title=Anti-Basescu protest in University Square after referendum fails | accessdate=22 August 2012}}

Further reading

  • {{cite journal |last=Dimulescu |first=Valentina-Andreea |year=2010 |title=Presidential Impeachment in Semi-Presidential System |journal=Europolis: Journal of Political Science and Theory |volume=4 |issue=1 |pages=101–132 |url=http://europolis.politicalanalysis.ro/files/europolis72010.pdf#page=105 }}
  • {{Cite journal| last1 = Gherghina | first1 = S.| last2 = Miscoiu | first2 = S.| doi = 10.1177/0888325413485621| title = The Failure of Cohabitation: Explaining the 2007 and 2012 Institutional Crises in Romania| journal = East European Politics and Societies| volume = 27| issue = 4| pages = 668| year = 2013| pmid = | pmc = }}
  • {{cite journal |last=Romanian Academic Society |title=ROMANIA: The Political Economy of a Constitutional Crisis|year=2012| url=http://www.sar.org.ro/romania-economia-politica-a-unei-crize-constitutionale/?lang=en}}

External links

  • Central Electoral Bureau {{ro icon}}
{{Romanian elections}}

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