Romanian President Dan Nominates Controversial PM Candidate Without Parliamentary Consultation, Sparking Constitutional Concerns

Romanian President Dan Nominates Controversial PM Candidate Without Parliamentary Consultation, Sparking Constitutional Concerns

Romania’s political crisis deepens as President Nicusor Dan nominated Adrian Vestea of the National Liberal Party (PNL) as the country’s new prime ministerial candidate on Sunday. Vestea currently serves as president of Brasov county council, though his record has drawn significant scrutiny from critics and political observers. He graduated from a university of questionable academic standards and notably failed to secure repairs to access roads …