Romania government confidence vote

Romanian parliament rejects Siegfried Muresan's cabinet with 182 votes, falling short of the 233 needed for approval.

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President Nicusor Dan designates diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister, giving him 10 days to present a cabinet to parliament.

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Rejects USR support for any cabinet involving PSD, as political analysts express skepticism regarding Niculescu's ability to secure a parliamentary majority.

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Nominates Luca Niculescu as the fourth prime minister-designate in a renewed effort to resolve Romania's prolonged political crisis.

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Reject the nomination as multiple political parties announce they will vote against Luca Niculescu's government, threatening the success of the latest attempt.

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