Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote as President Dan starts consultations
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Updated · The Guardian · May 5
Romanian government collapses after no-confidence vote as President Dan starts consultations
21 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 5
Dan returned from the European Political Community summit in Yerevan and will consult parties on naming a prime minister, while the cabinet stays on in a caretaker role.
A rebuilt pro-European coalition of PNL, USR and UDMR, possibly under a new Liberal premier or technocrat, is seen as the likeliest option after Dan ruled out any role for far-right AUR.
The leu has weakened to a record 5.21 per euro, and Romania risks delays to EU-mandated reforms needed by August to unlock about €11.4bn in recovery funds.
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