Romania’s outgoing centrist President Klaus Iohannis has resigned amid a concerted push by far-right parliamentary parties to have him impeached in the wake of a contentious election. Iohannis announced his decision on Monday,

Outgoing Romanian president Klaus Iohannis resigned Monday ahead of a mounting impeachment threat pushed by a coalition of hard-right parties. Iohannis's mandate was extended in December after the Constitutional Court cancelled last year's presidential race after accusing Russia of having interfered in the campaign.

His resignation, ending his term before the May elections, comes as Parliament was about to vote on his suspension. Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania, will leave his position next Wednesday. The president announced it on Monday during a speech,