Romanian Opposition Submits No-Confidence Motion In Parliament

Romania’s opposition social democrats, liberals and conservatives have submitted a no-confidence motion in Parliament Monday, in a bid to overthrow the coalition government of democrat liberals and the Hungarian minority party.

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The motion bears the signatures of 209 lawmakers, said Mircea Dusa, leader of the social democrat group in the Chamber of Deputies, who submitted the document.

According to the Romanian Constitution, the no-confidence motion is to be presented to the two chambers of Parliament within five days of submission and debated within three days of the presentation.

Senate Chairman Mircea Geoana, of the Social Democratic Party, said Saturday the motion is likely to be debated in Parliament on October 25.

The opposition needs the votes of at least 236 lawmakers of the 471-seat Parliament to oust the Government. Opposition parties currently have a total 214 seats in Parliament.

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