Viorica Dăncilă

It is expected tomorrow to be clear who will be the new Prime Minister of Romania.

The political upheaval took place after the ruling Social Democratic Party took its trust from Prime Minister Mihai Tudose and he resigned.

This will be the third change of Prime Minister in the Social Democrats government for the past year.

Romania's Social Democrats nominated on Tuesday MEP Viorica Dancila, known for her women's rights initiatives in the European Parliament, to replace Prime Minister Mihai Tudose who resigned on Monday after the ruling party withdrew its political backing.

Rovana Plumb, Minister of Labour and chair of the Women's Organization of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) announced on Saturday her intention to candidate for the position of Chair of the National Council of her party.

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Prime Minister Victor Ponta congratulated on Friday the Romanian members of the European Parliament nominated for the annual prize awarded by 'The Parliament Magazine.'

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