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Chairman of the Conservative Party (PC, a ruling alliance partner) Daniel Constantin has stated on Tuesday that the attempt to unify the right-wing will not pose a problem for the governmental majority as any alliance that has Traian Basescu in its composition will not win more than 6 percent in the elections.

The leadership of the National Liberal Party (PNL, in opposition) tendered their collective resignation this Monday, but outgoing Crin Antonescu is to hold the position of the party's interim chairman until a congress is organized, political sources told AGERPRES.

According to these sources, the party's congress is to take place within the shortest possible time.

National Liberal Party (PNL) Chairman Crin Antonescu on Monday announced he would propose in the Political Bureau meeting that the PNL MEPs join the European People's Party (EPP).

National Liberal Party (PNL) Chairman Crin Antonescu thanked all the voters in the European Parliament elections after the poll closed on Sunday evening; he had a special mention for his Liberal fellows, who fought a difficult campaign, with PNL targeted by various diversions, but getting stronger out of it.

Prime Minister Victor Ponta on Wednesday took over the role of interim Finance Minister while another member of his ruling Social Democrat Party, PSD, will temporarily head the economy portofolio.

The moves are the latest in a weeks-long feud among Romania’s ruling coalition members, which escalated after the parties failed to agree on cabinet changes.