Marcel Ciolacu
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- yesterday
Dan Cărbunaru returns as Romanian government spokesperson under PM Luca Niculescu
Dan Cărbunaru takes over as spokesperson of Prime Minister Luca Niculescu's government from 23 October 2026. He replaces Ioana Dogioiu, who had held the post since 3 July 2025, and he previously served as spokesperson under Nicolae Ciucă from December 2021 to June 2023.
- 2d ago
Romania posts the EU's largest quarterly budget deficit, at 9.2% of GDP in Q2 2026
Eurostat data published on 21 October puts Romania's second-quarter deficit at 9.2% of GDP, against 3.5% for the EU. The National Bank's chief economist says the quarterly figure is not an annual one.
- Oct 14
Florin Manole pledges pension indexation in 2027 but names no percentage
The PSD's proposed labour minister said on Wednesday, 14 October, that pensions will be indexed, but he would not give a percentage and said he would leave the post if the Finance Ministry does not provide the money.
- Oct 14
Romanian prosecutors open in rem criminal case over 2024 presidential election annulment
Romania's prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, a criminal case over the annulled December 2024 presidential election, opened on 27 July 2026 after more than 600 complaints from a civic association.
- Sep 26
Siegfried Mureșan submits 16-ministry cabinet proposal as Traian Băsescu defends nomination
Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan submitted his governance program and cabinet structure to the Romanian Parliament on Saturday, while former president Traian Băsescu defended his nomination against sovereignist opposition.
- Aug 24
Romanian central bank adviser warns of budget crisis and lost EU funds as PSD demands his dismissal
Eugen Rădulescu warned that Romania faces losing billions of euros in European recovery funds within days, prompting the governing PSD to demand his dismissal from the central bank.
- Jul 29
PNL's Mureșan and Motreanu blast PSD for PNRR delays, warn of €1 billion penalty risk
Two PNL MEPs say the Social Democrats are sabotaging the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, while the interim government warns that court actions against three milestones could cost Romania €1 billion.
- Jul 22
Romania's former PM Marcel Ciolacu photographed with fugitive convict Ionel Arsene at Lake Garda luxury hotel
Photographs show the former prime minister and the convicted influence peddler having breakfast at Villa Cortine Palace, where rooms start at €800 a night, on 25 June 2026.
- Jun 11
PNL turns back on Eugen Tomac as Mureșan demands majority government and economic reform
Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) will not back the cabinet proposed by PMP leader Eugen Tomac, PNL MEP Siegfried Mureșan told Adevărul, citing the need for a parliamentary majority and deep economic reforms.
