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Nicușor Dan, the chaotic behavior of a rational politician

Nicușor Dan, the chaotic behavior of a rational politician

The President of Romania surrenders to the political crisis, informs party leaders to return to the Cotroceni Palace only when a stable majority can support a new government. The exit…

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If Europe wants a lasting peace, it must make war of attrition unbearable

If Europe wants a lasting peace, it must make war of attrition unbearable

A negotiated armistice that results in a de facto freezing of the war would be the worst outcome for Ukraine and the best for Russia. To understand why, we just…

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Why the only way to postpone the disaster for Nicușor Dan and PSD is the appointment of Siegfried Mureșan?

Why the only way to postpone the disaster for Nicușor Dan and PSD is the appointment of Siegfried Mureșan?

He has a delicate constitution and is very pleasant in conversation. He speaks gently, pays attention to interlocutors, even if they ramble, and always manages to leave a pleasant impression.…

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A journey into the president's mind. How he lost people's support so quickly and brutally

A journey into the president's mind. How he lost people's support so quickly and brutally

Nicușor Dan is the most powerful man in the country following the free elections, having been voted for by over 6 million people. The decisions made based on his experience,…

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Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?

Sorin Grindeanu asks for himself at Victoria Palace. Who approves?

The leader of the Social Democrats has left the National Permanent Bureau of PSD with the party’s decision to request the president to appoint him for the formation of the…

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In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses

In a high-stakes game of deception, Putin is the one who loses

Due to the constant financial and military support that Europe provides to Kiev, Russia is facing losses not seen since World War II. Meanwhile, the U.S. is abandoning its historic…

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3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat

3 reasons why Europeans are suffocating from the heat

Western Europe is gripped by yet another brutal heatwave this week, a sign of what global warming can do to this continent, even as climate change slips further down the…

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Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn't it?

Ilie Bolojan thanked Nicușor Dan. Ironic, isn't it?

The day after the Parliament vote that rejected the Government’s investiture, a wave of reactions on social media and comments emerged triumphantly announcing a victory for George Simion and the…

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Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed

Nicușor Dan and PSD, the major losers in Parliament. The designated Prime Minister has collapsed

Marian Neacșu put on Hrebenciuc’s jacket and thought it was enough to negotiate a majority in favor of a liberal pulled out overnight from Nicușor Dan’s hat, the President of…

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Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy

„It’s the economy, stupid!” The slogan that became famous in Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign immediately comes to mind when analyzing the instability that seems to have become a characteristic…

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Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be

Iran shows Trump just how hard making peace will be

The first attempts by JD Vance’s vice president to negotiate in Switzerland to turn the understanding memorandum agreed with Tehran into a permanent war-ending agreement are already facing serious difficulties.…

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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” - but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is “wide open” - but can ships’ safety be guaranteed?

The agreement between the United States and Iran has ended the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. American President Donald Trump enthusiastically…

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CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants

CNN: Trump’s deal with Iran could prove a failure, but the president gets what he wants

American President Donald Trump seems to have found, finally, a way out of the conflict with Iran, after months of military escalation and threats. But the price could be high…

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A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters

A isolated and disoriented president or a magician with a plan? Nicușor Dan, an enigma for his voters

In the heated public debate in Romania, there are two schools of thought, one arguing that Nicușor Dan, assisted by an institutional group, is developing a complicated gambit to deparasitize…

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Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension

Nicușor Dan, a significant step towards suspension

It took Nicușor Dan one year to reach the same point as Iohannis did in the fall of 2021, when he manipulated the formation of USL 2. At least the…

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Trump celebrates America's surrender

Trump celebrates America's surrender

The peace agreement announced by the US is actually a victory for Iran. President Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the…

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Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu

Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu

Thursday evening, President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: he was about to sign an agreement with Iran in a…

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Why Nicușor Dan is the big loser of the political crisis and, in a way, undeservedly so?

Why Nicușor Dan is the big loser of the political crisis and, in a way, undeservedly so?

At no point, since the formation of the coalition, has the head of state made any public statement that undermined the alliance between PSD, PNL, USR, and UDMR, formed to…

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Eugen Tomac enters Parliament without votes. How do we get to early elections and who stands to lose the most

Eugen Tomac enters Parliament without votes. How do we get to early elections and who stands to lose the most

Although the situation is still uncertain, after PNL’s official decision yesterday, June 11, not to vote for the investiture of the Tomac Government, the possibility of Romania heading towards early…

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The PSD-Technocratic government led by Eugen Tomac has failed. Nicușor Dan should go to Grindeanu

The PSD-Technocratic government led by Eugen Tomac has failed. Nicușor Dan should go to Grindeanu

At the end of the second day of negotiations with the parties, Eugen Tomac, the prime minister designated by the head of state to form the government, has less political…

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BUSINESS
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Oil stays below $100, but diesel prices aren’t falling. Why they could remain high until winter
Gabriela Pleș
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Diesel gets cheaper from today as excise duty is cut by 25%. How much a litre now costs at the pump
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Romania’s Budget Deficit Falls Sharply After First Seven Months as VAT Revenues Rise and Wage Spending Drops
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
Moody’s warns Romania over stalled Salary Law: Recovery funds at risk as fiscal pressures grow. Nazare: “It’s a credibility issue”
POLITICS
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
AfD triumph puts Merz in a bind. German chancellor under pressure after CDU disaster in Saxony-Anhalt
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Friedrich Merz will lose the regional elections on Sunday, regardless of the outcome
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
Nicușor Dan says he will designate a new prime minister in the following days. It’s time to settle the issue (Video)
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
A USR senator announced his resignation from the party: I am leaving because I do not want to become a spectator of my own silence
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Surprise of the day. Nicușor Dan went to CSM for the first time: „The vast majority of magistrates in Romania are honest and responsible people” (Video)
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
“Fritz Amendment” lands on European Commission’s desk. Brussels demands answers from Romania, with €770 million at stake
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
Europe’s First Flying Cars Move Into Industrial Production
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
The „Plan for the future” of Volkswagen has been approved: 50,000 jobs could disappear
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
100 major companies warn current cyber defences won’t withstand AI-powered attacks
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
Partial lunar eclipse tonight, visible from Romania. What time it starts and where to get the best view
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
How Facebook and Instagram are changing for teenagers: New restrictions explained
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
Massive cyber attack blocked in the USA: Chinese hackers have breached systems at the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate
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