Tomac gives up on forming Romanian government; Veștea named new premier-designate

Tomac fails to win support

Eugen Tomac officially deposited his mandate as designated prime minister on Sunday morning, after failing to secure the 233 parliamentary votes needed to form a government. Earlier that day, he had informed his proposed ministers via messages that he would not seek an investiture vote, G4Media reported. In a social media statement, Tomac thanked President Nicușor Dan and his team, then said he was returning to his family.

I left 10 days ago with the conviction that I could convince the democratic parties to grant me their trust. I was sincere, honest and open to any reasonable compromise that would quickly give the country a government. I have not found this attitude from all parties and I regret it.

Veștea steps in

At the Cotroceni Palace, President Nicușor Dan appeared alongside Tomac and the new prime minister-designate, Adrian Veștea. The president gave Veștea the same ten-day window to gather 233 votes.

I want a political government.

That marks a clear departure from Tomac, who had advocated for a technical, expert-led cabinet. Tomac said he had been open to any reasonable compromise, but found insufficient willingness across the political spectrum.

The path forward

The political crisis, rooted in parliament's inability to form a majority, continues. Tomac had already presented a governing programme that made administrative-territorial reform a major priority, but the document never reached a vote due to the lack of support. Now Veștea faces the same fragmented chamber, with no guarantee of success.