Romanian Politics

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis designated on Tuesday (Dec. 22) Florin Citu as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister.

Romanian Health Minister Victor Costache resigned on Thursday (March 26) following criticism of the government over its handling of the biggest medical crisis Romania has faced in recent history, caused by the new coronavirus pandemic.

Romanian former prime minister Viorica Dancila resigned as the head of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) late on Tuesday (Nov. 26).

Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis won in the second round of the presidential elections on Sunday (Nov. 24).

Klaus Iohannis who is backed by the ruling Liberal party (PNL) won the first round of the Romania's presidential elections on Sunday (Nov. 10),  taking 37.8% of the vote.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday (Oct. 15) designated  the leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL) Ludovic Orban as Prime Minister, following the fall of the cabinet led by Viorica Dancila. 

Romania’s Parliament on Thursday (Oct. 10) passed a no-confidence motion against the government headed by PM Viorica Dancila of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

Romania took over the EU's rotating presidency for the first time on Tuesday. The Eastern European nation -which joined the bloc in 2007- will be in charge of the EU Council for the next six months, as the EU faces a series of challenges – mos

At a joint plenary session on Wednesday, MPs voted a motion of no confidence against the government led by Sorin Grindeanu. The motion called “Romania cannot be confiscated.