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New Romanian prime minister Luca Niculescu and cabinet members sworn in

Independent diplomat Luca Niculescu wins parliamentary backing for a minority government, but analysts warn the calm may not last.

Euronews · Oct 21

Trump Jr.'s Ex, Now US Ambassador to Greece, Reportedly Said America Helped Topple Romania's Government: 'We Can Do That Here'

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly made a striking comment about regime change at a private Athens dinner, but her lawyer disputes the account and no evidence shows Washington caused Romania's government collapse.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Romania will lose €770 million in EU funds over political deadlock

Romania's main political parties missed a deadline to agree on a reform of public-sector salaries, a key condition for receiving post-pandemic EU funding. The failure has triggered a blame game between pro-European forces in the country.

Euronews · Aug 31

Romania Faces Historic Crisis As Pro-EU PM Ilie Bolojan Is Removed From Power During Critical Economic Countdown

Romania's pro-Europe government collapsed after a no-confidence vote ousted PM Ilie Bolojan, leaving four parties vying for control amid deep divisions.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Romania’s government collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote

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The Independent UK · May 5

Romania’s pro-Europe government collapses unleashing fresh turmoil

Ilie Bolojan’s coalition loses confidence vote after less than a year amid austerity drive and far-right surge

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Romania's pro-EU coalition collapses after prime minister fails no-confidence vote

Romania has faced a long period of instability and the country is grappling with one of the highest budget deficits in the EU, rampant inflation and a technical recession.

Euronews · May 5

Romania's prime minister fights for survival as no-confidence motion is debated in Parliament

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is facing a vote in Parliament on a no-confidence motion

The Independent UK · May 5

Romania’s Socialists and a hard-right party seek to topple the center-right prime minister

Romania’s Social Democratic Party and the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians have submitted a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Liberal Ciprian Ciucu defeats hard-right candidate to become mayor of Bucharest

Ciprian Ciucu, a close ally of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, won the mayoral election in Bucharest with around 36% of the votes, defeating hard-right contender Anca Alexandrescu, who polled at 22%.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025