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New Romanian PM Proposes Fresh European Commissioners
In one of his first decisions after being confirmed in office by parliament, Romania's new Prime Minister, Ludovic Orban, has proposed two candidates, Siegfried Muresan and Adina Valean, as Romania's options to represent the country on the new European Commission. Its President-elect, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to choose between them shortly.
Romania’s PM-Designate Unveils New Cabinet
Romania's Prime Minister-designate, Ludovic Orban, has unveiled the list of ministers he will present to parliament when he seeks the support of the legislature to take office.
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Romanian President Nominates PNL’s Ludovic Orban as Premier
National Liberal Party, PNL leader Ludovic Orban has ten days to secure the support of parliament after President Klaus Iohannis asked him on Tuesday to form a new government.
Orban's nomination comes after the Social Democratic Party, PSD government was ousted last Thursday in a no-confidence vote tabled by the opposition.
Romanian President Wants Centre-Right to Replace Ousted Leftists
Romania's centre-right President, Klaus Iohannis, said on Thursday that the country was "going towards a PNL government", alluding to the National Liberal Party, PNL, that has led the opposition and is supporting the President in his reelection bid in November 10 polls.
Romanian Opposition Topples Govt in No-Confidence Vote
The Social Democratic-led government of Viorica Dancila in Romania was ousted on Thursday in a motion of no confidence that received the support of 238 members of the two-chamber parliament.
Only four parliamentarians voted against the motion that needed a simple majority of 233 among the total of 464 deputies and senators to succeed.
Fresh No-Confidence Motion Imperils Romanian Govt
The Romanian centre-right opposition will attempt once more to oust the Social Democratic-led government next Thursday, when a fresh motion of no-confidence is set to be voted on in a joint session of the two chambers of parliament.
Unlike past motions that failed to rally enough MPs, this move to remove Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stands better chances.
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AEP: Central Electoral Bureau has been set up for presidential elections
The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) informs that on Sunday, September 1, the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) has been set up for this year's presidential elections. According to the minutes completed on this occasion, judges Adina-Georgeta Nicolae, Nina-Ecaterina Grigoras, Elisabeta Rosu, Adrian Remus Ghiculescu and Simona Cirnaru were invested as members of the BEC.
Romanian Court Rejects Ban on Pardons for Corrupt Politicians
Romania's highest court ruled on Thursday that a ban on amnesties and pardons for corrupt politicians would infringe the "fundamental rights" of anyone amnestied or pardoned, as presidential pardons are mainly given on health and humanitarian grounds.
The proposed ban was supported by more than 80 per cent of people who voted in a nationwide referendum on justice issues in May.
Romania Opposition Files No Confidence Motion Against Govt
Romania's main opposition National Liberal Party, PNL, filed a motion of no-confidence on Wednesday in the Social Democrat-led government over its controversial agenda of justice reforms. The motion will be debated in parliament from next Tuesday.
Romania Justice Referendum Deals Blow to Ruling Party
In a clear blow to the ruling party, Romanians voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favour of justice reform in a consultative referendum held at the same time as the European Parliament elections in which the party also fared badly.