[20210402]IF11801_罗马尼亚：概述.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov April 2, 2021Romania: An OverviewWith a population of almost 20 million, Romania is the largest country in southeastern Europe. After the revolution ending communist rule in 1989, Romania adopted a Euro-Atlantic orientation, joining NATO in 2004 and the European Union (EU) in 2007. Romanias strategic Black Sea location and commitment to strong transatlantic relations have made it a key U.S. partner in the region. Domestic Background Romania is a parliamentary republic with a semi-presidential system; the prime minister leads the government, and a directly elected president is head of state and wields some powers in defense and domestic affairs. Prime Minister Florin Cu of the center-right National Liberal Party (PNL) has led the current government since December 2020. President Klaus Iohannis (backed by PNL) was elected to a second five-year term in 2019. Romanias bicameral parliament consists of a Senate and a Chamber of Deputies. Romania has had a volatile political scene over the past few years, characterized by political polarization, unstable governments, and disputes over constitutional prerogatives. From 2017 to 2019, governments led by the ce