Traian basescu, Romania's president, has won a battle. But the political war between the head of state and the country's prime minister is likely to continue. On August 21st the Constitutional Court declared invalid a referendum on Mr Basescu's impeachment that was held on July 29th. Even though 88% of those who voted wanted Mr Basescu to go, the court ruled that the turnout was below the minimum 50% of registered voters required by the constitution.
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