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Romania’s pro-EU government collapses after no-confidence vote – here’s what to know as PM Ilie Bolojan ousted

The Independent·Luiza Ilie·28 days ago
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Romanian lawmakers ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's pro-European government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, putting at risk the country's sovereign debt ratings, its access to EU funds and the stability of its currency. Mr Bolojan had led a minority government since late April when the leftist Social Democrats – the largest party in parliament – called for his resignation, walked out of the four-party coalition, and teamed up with the far-right opposition to file the no-confidence vote. Tuesday's no-confidence motion garnered 281 votes, above the 233 needed to pass, the official parliamentary count showed. Centrist President Nicusor Dan, who nominates the prime minister, said he expected a new pro-European government to be created within a "reasonable" amount of time, even though Bolojan's Liberals and another junior coalition ally ruled out further talks with the leftists.…

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