MEDIAFAX 35. 2009 - Joe Biden vine într-o vizită oficială în România. Traian Băsescu obține al doilea mandat la Cotroceni, iar criza economică se adâncește

The year 2009 was marked by significant political tension in Romania, highlighted by the presidential elections and the economic recession. Joe Biden, then U.S. Vice President, visited Romania, strengthening U.S.-Romanian relations. His discussions with Romanian leaders focused on NATO, energy security, and military cooperation. The presidential race between Traian Băsescu and Mircea Geoană was intense, culminating in a narrow victory for Băsescu amid allegations of electoral fraud. The economic downturn, with a 7.6% drop in GDP, further complicated the political landscape, as the country faced the repercussions of the global financial crisis.