Stolojan to announce candidacy next week

Theodor Stolojan yesterday stated that he would make public his decision to enter politics at the beginning of next week, suggesting that he might run for presidency.

Stolojan, who attended the launch of the book of ApR (Alliance for Romania) leader Teodor Melescanu, said that “one month ago I was not thinking to run for presidency,” but he made the decision to get involved in politics “upon citizens’ request.” He mentioned that “such a decision is not made based on emotions,” but following discussions with the representatives of a party whose policy is based on “citizens’ expectations.”

Stolojan stated that, in case he became President, he would choose a Prime Minister “that would not embarrass” him. “I don’t think there is a party that does not want Mugur Isarescu,” he added. Tomorrow, Stolojan will leave for the seaside, where he is to meet Isarescu at the end of the week.

Melescanu stated that he was expecting to face Stolojan in presidential elections, due to the stance lately taken by PNL (Liberal Party). Stolojan yesterday reiterated his option for an alliance between PNL and ApR, but said he would take into account the decision made by the two parties to run for general elections on separate lists.