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Romania searches for a government: the Luca Niculescu cabinet

Romania has been without a fully empowered government since 5 May. We are tracking whether the fourth prime-ministerial nominee, Luca Niculescu, wins 233 votes, or whether a fifth nominee or early elections follow.

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Rumunsko už päť mesiacov nemá plnohodnotnú vládu. Štvrtý kandidát Niculescu zatiaľ nemá väčšinu

Rumunsko už päť mesiacov nemá plnohodnotnú vládu. Štvrtý kandidát Niculescu zatiaľ nemá väčšinu

Prezident Dan poveril 5. októbra zostavením vlády diplomata Lucu Niculesca. Do štvrtka musí predložiť program a ministrov, na dôveru potrebuje 233…

13.10.2026

What we are still watching

  • Niculescu submitted a programme and a list of ministers to parliament by 15 October
  • Parliament gave Luca Niculescu's government a vote of confidence (at least 233 votes)
  • Both PSD and PNL publicly pledged votes for Niculescu's cabinet
  • President Dan nominated a fifth candidate or called early elections
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