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The latest news in politics, from the Government, Parliament, and Presidency. Everything about candidates and the most important information about elections. Interviews with politicians, polls, political decisions that affect us.

Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction

Grindeanu accuses Diana Buzoianu of “playing police officer” and looking for bras and lingerie while holding up motorway construction

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu launched an attack on Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu on Tuesday evening, accusing her of focusing on inspections and investigations instead of making public policies. The social-democratic…

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Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR

Luca Niculescu wraps up consultations without a clear government formula. Technocrat list ready as he explains why he avoided talks with AUR

Designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu concluded on Tuesday the series of consultations for the formation of the future government, after a final meeting with non-affiliated parliamentarians. However, political negotiations continue…

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Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis

Luca Niculescu no longer expects PNL to join the government. What options remain on the table and when he hopes to end the political crisis

Designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu stated on Monday evening that he no longer considers it likely for PNL to enter the future government, but negotiations continue, and there are other…

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Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government

Bolojan urges prime minister-designate to strike separate deals with parties to secure support for a technocratic government

Ilie Bolojan proposes that the designated Prime Minister, Luca Niculescu, should conclude separate agreements with the parliamentary parties, in which they commit to supporting a future technocratic government for a…

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<span style="color:#990000;">Exclusive</span> Oana Gheorghiu: Not even the 10% reduction was respected. Mayors have set up companies where they hired those who were laid off

Exclusive Oana Gheorghiu: Not even the 10% reduction was respected. Mayors have set up companies where they hired those who were laid off

Shortly after the Ilie Bolojan government was sworn in by Parliament in June 2025, the first measures were taken to reduce the huge budget deficit caused by the trio Iohannis,…

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Luca Niculescu outlines plans for low pensions and public sector pay. Talks on forming a new government to continue on Monday

Luca Niculescu outlines plans for low pensions and public sector pay. Talks on forming a new government to continue on Monday

Designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu announces that the future governance program will include measures to increase the incomes of pensioners, especially those with low pensions, and resume discussions for the…

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Grindeanu sets conditions for PSD to join government, warns: “We won’t hesitate to say no”

Grindeanu sets conditions for PSD to join government, warns: “We won’t hesitate to say no”

PSD President, Sorin Grindeanu, announced on Thursday, after meeting with designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, that the Social Democrats are willing to participate in forming a new government, but only…

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The parties' reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote

The parties' reactions after the appointment of Luca Niculescu. Who supports him and who says they will not give him any vote

The first reactions have emerged after President Nicușor Dan designated Luca Niculescu as prime minister on Monday evening. Currently, opinions are divided. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu criticized the nomination, stating…

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Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)

Luca Niculescu: The first mission will be building a majority. I cannot promise miracles (Video)

Luca Niculescu, the newly appointed prime minister on Monday by President Nicușor Dan, stated that he accepts this responsibility with full awareness of the difficulty of the moment. He said…

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Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD

Who is Luca Niculescu, appointed prime minister by Nicușor Dan: from journalism and diplomacy to coordinating the accession to the OECD

President Nicușor Dan has designated Luca Niculescu, aged 55, as a candidate for the position of prime minister. Former editor-in-chief of RFI Romania and ambassador of Romania to France, Niculescu…

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Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)

Nicușor Dan appointed Luca Niculescu as prime minister: He is the person most likely to gather a majority (Video)

President Nicușor Dan announced on Monday evening that he is proposing Luca Niculescu for the position of prime minister, who is currently a state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign…

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Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”

Traian Băsescu says Romania could have been close to early elections by now: “Too much time has been lost”

Former President Traian Băsescu believes that Romania could have been close to early elections by now if President Nicușor Dan had hastened the procedures after the fall of the Bolojan…

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Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”

Nicușor Dan explains why he opposes early elections: “Romania would be paralysed for five months”

President Nicușor Dan explains why he rules out early elections, even though, after the rejection of the Mureșan Government, the constitutional conditions for the dissolution of Parliament are met. The…

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Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)

Mureșan Government Rejected by Parliament, Falling More Than 50 Votes Short (Photo & Video)

The Siegfried Mureșan government did not pass the vote of confidence in Parliament on Wednesday. The proposed cabinet only received 182 „for” votes, 51 fewer than the 233 required to…

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Kelemen Hunor: My head hurts. I am terrified. It's not just about the sword, the rifle, the machine gun! What does he say about the next appointment (Video)

Kelemen Hunor: My head hurts. I am terrified. It's not just about the sword, the rifle, the machine gun! What does he say about the next appointment (Video)

The President of UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, calls on parties to abandon constant confrontation and to accept compromises for the formation of a government with full powers. He says that if…

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British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU

British PM says Brexit has done “more harm than good,” seeks new relationship with EU

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says that Brexit has done „more harm than good” to the United Kingdom and is preparing a debate on the future relationship with the European…

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The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government

The hearings of the proposed ministers ended in a tie: 8 positive opinions, 8 negative. Wednesday, the decisive test for the Mureșan Government

The hearings of the proposed ministers for the Mureșan Government concluded on Tuesday evening with a perfectly balanced outcome: eight received a favorable opinion, and eight received a negative opinion.…

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić resigns. He could return to power as prime minister

Serbia’s President, Aleksandar Vučić, announced his resignation on Sunday, seven months before the end of his term. The decision paves the way for early presidential elections. Vučić hopes to return…

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Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”

Mureșan demands explanations from politicians who met US ambassador to Greece. Bogdan Ivan dismisses claims as “hallucinations”

Designated Prime Minister Siegfried Mureșan is asking politicians who met with the US Ambassador in Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to disclose what they discussed and what Romania gained from those contacts.…

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Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”

Mureșan puts pressure on PSD ahead of vote: “It is their responsibility to help resolve the political crisis”

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan puts pressure on the PSD ahead of the investiture vote. He warns that rejecting the Government would deepen the political crisis and pave the way for…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Luca Niculescu, prezentat de Nicușor Dan, are mari șanse să devină noul prim-ministru al României după o criză politică ce durează de aproape jumătate de an
The President who made the wrong choice
Emilian Isailă
CNSAS - DOSARE DE SECURITATE
Analysis by Le Monde: The Securitate’s past continues to influence Romania. Why do historians speak of a „systemic failure”?
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Sorin Grindeanu, liderul PSD, vorbește de funie în casa spânzuratului, anunțând că partidul se pregătește de alegeri anticipate
PSD’s bluff
Emilian Isailă
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Romania in the equation of fear on the USA-EU axis
Judecătoarea CCR Mihaela Ciochină, numită de Klaus Iohannis, percepută ca având viziuni liberale, a înclinat balanța în favoarea PSD în mai multe spețe ajunse la Curtea Constituțională
At the Constitutional Court, the new USL has been formed. One billion euros from Romania’s citizens for magistrates
Emilian Isailă
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
EU secretly prepares for a serious hybrid attack that could cause casualties: “It’s sheer luck no one has been killed so far”
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
How NATO’s „Victory Theory” works if Russia attacks: Drones, AI, and the lessons of the war in Ukraine
Președintele Nicușor Dan și Luca Niculescu, premierul desemnat, caută consensul atât de drag lui Ion Iliescu în anii '90
Luca Niculescu seeks the consensus promoted by Nicușor Dan, while Sorin Grindeanu aims for as many ministries as possible. Negotiations have begun!
Emilian Isailă
Sorin Grindeanu a condus la negocierile cu Nicușor Dan, de la Palatul Cotroceni, o delegație din care a lipsit Claudiu Manda, semn că relațiile din partid sunt tensionate
Grindeanu got scammed again!
Emilian Isailă
Ilie Bolojan a fost demis ca urmare a unei operațiuni politice inițiate de asociații familiei Trump, care au interese de afaceri România
What lies behind the dismissal of the Bolojan Government and why the crisis will not end even after the installation of a new prime minister
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
Insurance costs for oil tankers in the Black Sea soar more than twelvefold. How much more could Romanian drivers pay at the pump?
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
IMF sharply downgrades outlook for Romania: Recession in 2026, high inflation and rising unemployment
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics goes to two Americans who have changed the way governments tackle crises
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Trump allows Russia to deliver millions of tons of diesel to the US and the global market. Zelenski’s reaction
Trump allows Russia to deliver millions of tons of diesel to the US and the global market. Zelenski’s reaction
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Dacia Mioveni
Renault Wants Dacia to Build Cars at Least 20% Cheaper as Mioveni Plant Loses Competitiveness, CEO Warns
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
TikTok could face hefty fine over Romania’s 2024 presidential election. What the European Commission says about the investigation
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
The warning of a Nobel laureate: Unemployment could triple in the next 10 years due to AI. What can be done
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
Two launches for Dacia: The models presented in Paris
Two launches for Dacia: The models presented in Paris
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