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PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party

PNL distances itself: We are not part of the Veștea Government, the proposed ministers are outside the party

The National Liberal Party states that it is not part of the Veștea Government and does not assume political responsibility for the governance program submitted to Parliament on Sunday by…

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Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program - document. How are the votes?

Veștea submitted to Parliament the list of ministers (10 PSD, 6 PNL, 5 independents) and the governing program - document. How are the votes?

Designated Prime Minister Adrian Veștea submitted the list of the Government and the governance program to Parliament on Sunday evening. On Monday, the joint Bureaus of the Chamber and the…

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PSD has decided to be part of the Veștea Government

PSD has decided to be part of the Veștea Government

PSD has decided, on Sunday afternoon, to enter the Veștea Government, assuming 8 portfolios in the executive that will be submitted for the parliament’s vote, plus the government’s general secretary.…

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Congress PNL: Bolojan re-elected as president. PNL will no longer govern together with PSD. Unanimous vote for the exclusion of Lucian Bode, Rareș Bogdan, Hubert Thuma, Adrian Veștea, and Alina Gorghiu

Congress PNL: Bolojan re-elected as president. PNL will no longer govern together with PSD. Unanimous vote for the exclusion of Lucian Bode, Rareș Bogdan, Hubert Thuma, Adrian Veștea, and Alina Gorghiu

Ilie Bolojan and his leadership team received an overwhelming vote at the PNL Congress. Out of the 1886 delegates present, 1842 voted – 1769 in favor, 44 abstained, and 73…

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PSD's conditions for backing the next government: higher minimum wage, indexed pensions and an end to austerity

PSD's conditions for backing the next government: higher minimum wage, indexed pensions and an end to austerity

PSD announced on Friday the package of measures it considers mandatory to provide parliamentary support to the future government, requesting an increase in the minimum wage, pension indexing, and protection…

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Nicușor Dan washes his hands of extremist negotiations: “Not my responsibility”

Nicușor Dan washes his hands of extremist negotiations: “Not my responsibility”

Nicușor Dan was asked today in Brussels if he endorsed the negotiations with AUR for supporting the Veștea Government. The head of state avoided taking responsibility, stating that „there is…

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Grindeanu accuses Bolojan of lying to Nicușor Dan. PNL leader fires back: Stop the lies and toxic fabrications

Grindeanu accuses Bolojan of lying to Nicușor Dan. PNL leader fires back: Stop the lies and toxic fabrications

PSD President, Sorin Grindeanu, accused PNL leader, Ilie Bolojan, on Thursday of „lying” to President Nicușor Dan during negotiations for the formation of a new government and repeatedly changing the…

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Who is Adrian Veștea, Nicușor Dan's new proposal for PM

Who is Adrian Veștea, Nicușor Dan's new proposal for PM

President Nicușor Dan has proposed Adrian Veștea for the position of prime minister, after the Tomac Government failed to gather a majority in Parliament. The head of state explained his…

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Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: "This Is the Time for a Political Solution"

Romanian President Nicușor Dan Replaces Tomac as PM Pick: "This Is the Time for a Political Solution"

Eugen Tomac submitted his mandate at the end of the 10 days he had to form a new government, and Nicușor Dan designated a new prime minister, starting over. It…

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"Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD": Matei Păun explains why he didn't save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections

"Nicușor did not want to start a jihad against PSD": Matei Păun explains why he didn't save Bolojan and weighs in on Tomac and early elections

Businessman Matei Păun, former campaign strategist for Nicușor Dan and one of the President’s close associates, spoke about how the head of state views the current political and economic crisis.…

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What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?

What happens when the mandates of interim ministers expire?

The mandates of the six interim ministers who took over the portfolios left vacant after the PSD’s withdrawal from the Government expire on Wednesday, June 10, 45 days after their…

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Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38

Diana Buzoianu approves Romsilva overhaul, cutting the number of directors from 101 to 38

The Ministry of the Environment has approved the new organizational charts of the regional forestry directorates, and one of the most important changes announced as part of the Romsilva reform…

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Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility

Nicușor Dan Nominates Eugen Tomac for Prime Minister, Calls for Political Responsibility

One month minus a day after the dismissal of the Bolojan Government through a vote of no confidence, President Nicușor Dan designated a new Prime Minister on Thursday: Eugen Tomac.…

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Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: "I no longer see myself in these roles"

Senior PSD leader resigns from all party leadership positions: "I no longer see myself in these roles"

The Mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma, announced his resignation on Tuesday from the positions of President of the Buzău City PSD Municipal Organization and First Vice President of the Buzău…

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Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata

Nicușor Dan after CSAT meeting: Russian Consulate in Constanța to be closed, consul declared persona non grata

President Nicușor Dan stated, after the CSAT meeting convened following the incident in Galați, that Romanian authorities are treating the situation as a major security issue and are continuing coordination…

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Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government

Bolojan: No Prime Minister Name Discussed, PNL Will Not Back PSD-Controlled Technocrat Government

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Wednesday that the option of a technocratic government is among the scenarios discussed in the current political context, but cautioned that such an…

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EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)

EFOR report: Almost half of party subsidies go to media and propaganda. How money flows between PSD, PNL and AUR (infographics)

Political parties continued to spend hundreds of millions of lei in 2025, even though the year did not reach the exceptional level of 2024, when subsidies and electoral reimbursements exceeded…

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Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine

Mystery Surrounds How Călin Georgescu Paid His €40,000 Election Fine

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has paid the fine of 200,000 lei (around 40,000 euros) imposed by the Permanent Electoral Authority for violating the legislation regarding the financing of the…

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Romanians narrowly reject the idea of suspending Nicușor Dan

Romanians narrowly reject the idea of suspending Nicușor Dan

Most Romanians would vote against the dismissal of President Nicușor Dan, but the difference compared to those who would support such a referendum remains relatively close. According to the latest…

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Irineu Darău accuses former ADR leadership of using NRRP funds for salaries: “Notice to the smart guys: it doesn’t work anymore”

Irineu Darău accuses former ADR leadership of using NRRP funds for salaries: “Notice to the smart guys: it doesn’t work anymore”

The Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău, accuses the former leadership of the Romanian Agency for Digitalization (ADR) of using European funds from the PNRR allocated to the Governmental Cloud for…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
Șansa ca Ilie Bolojan să reușească să pună presiune în mod eficient pe guvern din opoziție are legătură și cu un eveniment major ce va avea loc la începutul lunii noiembrie
Will Ilie Bolojan manage to keep the light on in the pantry?
Emilian Isailă
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
Does the Black Sea become a Russian-Turkish lake? What is Romania doing?
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
The mistake that cost Kimberly Guilfoyle the ambassador position. She violated Donald Trump’s most important rule
Emilian Isailă, editor
Luca Niculescu will lead a government under Nicușor Dan – PSD
Emilian Isailă
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”?
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BUSINESS
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
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
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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
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
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
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