Cristian Preda
Romanian politician
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- Jul 19
Pro-Russian mayor of Chișinău knew of Romania's PM nomination before party leaders, Ciucu reveals
Ciprian Ciucu says Ion Ceban, the pro-Russian mayor of Chișinău, showed him a phone message proving he knew about Adrian Veștea's nomination as prime minister hours before PNL's leadership was informed on 14 June 2026.
- Jun 16
Romanian PM-designate Veștea's government bid collapses as UDMR and PNL withdraw support
Prime Minister-designate Adrian Veștea faced a double blow on Tuesday after UDMR refused to join his government and his own party declared him outside its ranks, leaving his path to a parliamentary majority in tatters.
