Ion Iliescu. Photo: Ilie Bumbac / Agerpres
Ion Iliescu died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The former president was admitted for several weeks in the hospital, with big health problems. Withdrawn for years from the public space, Iliescu was present only through a few messages posted on the blog. In the last public message, Ion Iliescu stated that Nicușor Dan's victory in the presidential elections shows a “deep aspiration of citizens” for a “future -oriented” leadership.
“I send you the most sincere greetings for the confidence that the Romanian people give you by your choice in the highest position of the state. Your victory expresses a deep aspiration of citizens for a responsible, honest and future management,” writes in the message transmitted by Ion Iliescu on his blog.
Ion Iliescu stressed that Nicușor Dan's experience in administration and his involvement in public life are things that make him hope for a “presidential mandate marked by balance, respect for democratic values and care for the welfare of all Romanians”.
The former president of Romania asked the political parties to support Nicușor Dan. “Romania is going through a complex period, with special economic, social and geopolitical challenges. This is why it is essential that all democratic political forces will work, set aside the conflict spirit and support the presidential institution.”
“I am convinced that you will exercise this responsibility with dignity and the sense of debt towards the nation. I wish you much success in fulfilling the mission you have assumed and the power to remain faithful to the ideals of social equity and progress,” concluded Ion Iliescu.
Ion Iliescu, the former president of Romania for three mandates, died on Tuesday, at the age of 95.
