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Romania Govt Likely to Survive No-Confidence Vote

Romania's parliament on Tuesday is to debate a no-confidence motion on the rule of the centre-left government of Victor Ponta, but its chances of success are seen as low.

The motion tabled by the opposition National Liberal Party, PNL, slams Ponta for refusing to resign after he was indicted and faces trial on corruption-related charges.

Romania's Ponta Vows to Survive Confidence Vote

Romania's parliament on Friday is to debate a no-confidence motion against the centre-left government of Victor Ponta, but its chances of success are seen as low.

The motion tabled by the opposition National Liberal Party, PNL, accuses Ponta and his Social Democratic Party of refusing to introduce postal votes for Romanians living abroad, amongst other things.

Romanian Opposition Tables No Confidence Motion

The opposition National Liberal Party, PNL, is to present to parliament a no-confidence motion against the centre-left government led by the head of the ruling Social Democratic Party, Victor Ponta, on Monday.

The motion, which will be debated on June 12, accuses Ponta and his party of refusing to introduce postal voting for Romanians living abroad, amongst other things.

Romanian Penal Code Changes 'Shield Corrupt MPs'

Opposition parties have come out against changes to the criminal code that water down the procedure for approving pre-trial detention of suspects.

Romania's upper chamber, the Senate, on Monday approved an amendment to the code by which the prosecutors will only be able to arrest someone preventively if they have solid evidence that that person has broken the law.

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