Romanian parliament backs Luca Niculescu's new government
Independent Luca Niculescu, the prime minister designate, secured a parliamentary confidence vote on Tuesday, as the country tries to end a months-long political crisis.
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What happened
Romanian lawmakers gave a vote of confidence to a new government team on Tuesday, October 20, during a joint parliament session in Bucharest. The government is led by Luca Niculescu, who runs as an independent and was prime minister designate before the vote.
Why it matters
The vote is part of Romania's effort to end a monthslong political crisis.
Coverage
- Romanian lawmakers back a minority government to end monthslong stalemate (mymotherlode.com)
- Romanian lawmakers back government led by independent Luca Niculescu as country seeks to end monthslong political crisis (AP)
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