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Romanian Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan nominated as prime minister
On Thursday, Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated MEP Siegfried Muresan to form a new government, seeking to end a four-month political stalemate.
Romania's government collapsed in May after the Social Democrats withdrew support, triggering a no-confidence vote; President Dan previously failed to secure parliamentary approval for two other nominees.
Muresan faces a 10-day deadline to present a cabinet, though his supporters currently muster only 190 of the 233 votes required for a parliamentary majority.
Securing 11 billion euros in European Union recovery funds depends on passing a 2027 budget, as Fitch and Moody's warned that economic reforms are critical for maintaining Romania's investment-grade credit rating.
Standard & Poor's scheduled a ratings review for October 2, while President Dan has not ruled out snap elections that analysts warn could benefit the opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians.
The Romanian President highlights Mureșan's experience in the European Parliament. The appointment follows the fall of the government of Ilie Bolojan, overthrown by union between centre-left and extreme-right.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced his latest prime ministerial candidate on Thursday, his third attempt to overcome the political turmoil that has erupted since the coalition government collapsed in May.