Romanian lawmakers back a minority government to end monthslong stalemate
The new minority cabinet won 280 votes and must tackle a large budget deficit while restoring investor confidence, lawmakers said.
- On Tuesday, the Romanian Parliament confirmed Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, ending nearly six months of political deadlock within the European Union member state.
- Political instability gripped Romania since May, when Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was ousted in a no-confidence motion, deepening uncertainty following the annulment of the 2024 presidential election.
- Niculescu secured 280 votes for his proposed Cabinet, surpassing the 233 required, while 58 members voted against the diplomat and former journalist.
- To avoid a ratings downgrade, the new administration must secure a deficit-reducing 2027 budget by December, as Moody noted the confirmation enables fiscal correction.
- While Niculescu signed pacts blocking no-confidence votes until March 2027, consultant Cristian Andrei warned the vote is only a "short break" in fragmented Parliament battles.
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Romanian lawmakers back Cabinet of independent Luca Niculescu seeking to end a monthslong crisis
Romanian lawmakers voted Tuesday to back a Cabinet proposed by Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, an independent who seeks to end a monthslong political crisis.
The Romanian parliament gave green light to a government proposed by pro-European prime minister Luca Niculescu, the fourth candidate to try to obtain a majority after the collapse of the previous coalition in May. (ANSA)
The Romanian Parliament had approved a new Government headed by diplomat Luca Niculescu, which had put an end to the long-standing political crisis and had helped the country to avoid early parliamentary elections.
Cabinet led by Prime Minister Luca Niculescu to hold first meeting immediately after swearing-in ceremony
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pmo.eeThe Romanian parliament on Tuesday approved the government proposed by pro-European prime minister candidate Luca Niculescu, ending months of political deadlock.
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