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Romania's PM Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
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Romanias Prime Minister Ousted in No-Confidence Vote; Far-Right Party Seeks Snap Elections
Romanias parliament removed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojans government after a year, following a no-confidence vote. The center-left Social Democrats and far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians collaborated to oust Bolojans austerity-focused administration. President Nicușor Dan, a moderate, vows to maintain Romanias Western course amidst the political turmoil. The far-right party gains momentum, pushing for snap elections, but they seem unlikely before 2028. Dan will initiate coalition talks, potentially involving technocrats or Bolojan in a minority government. This marks Romanias seventh prime minister removal since democracy returned in 1989, with the countrys economy hanging in the balance as leaders strive for stability, especially with €11 billion in EU funds at stake by August.
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