BUCHAREST, Romania — After over a decade in office, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stepped down on Wednesday and has been replaced by the senate president who will serve in an interim capacity until a new presidential election is held in spring.

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,