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PNL does not rule out giving up on Siegfried Mureșan’s candidacy for the position of prime minister

12:58, 14 Iul. 2026
PNL could give up on the proposal that MEP Siegfried Mureșan be designated prime minister, if the negotiations for the formation of the new Government lead to another formula considered viable, says the leader of PNL Dâmbovița, Virgil Guran.

Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July

15:20, 30 Iun. 2026
Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July or as late as fall, depending on the outcomes of ongoing political negotiations.

Government employees ask Ilie Bolojan for salary increases following the Romgaz model

13:11, 12 Mai 2026
Romanian government employees are demanding broader salary increases after the Romgaz pay rise, arguing that performance-based pay and staff retention measures should apply across the entire public administration.

Bolojan’s proposed measures to relaunch activity in the field of agricultural product processing

15:01, 03 Oct. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan proposed measures to boost agricultural product processing, saying Romania has "several sectors with great potential" and that "we must support the champions of these areas" to increase domestic production and export competitive products.

Romanian Unions Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

14:43, 30 Iun. 2025
Romania’s five major trade union confederations have requested an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss the government’s proposed austerity measures. If no response is received by the end of the day, unions say they will turn to President Nicușor Dan.

Romanian Unions Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

14:30, 30 Iun. 2025
Romania’s five major trade union confederations have requested an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss the government’s proposed austerity measures. If no response is received by the end of the day, unions say they will turn to President Nicușor Dan.

Political agreement between coalition parties foresees rotating prime minister

13:44, 23 Iun. 2025
The political agreement signed by the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and the Minority Group establishes a rotation for the position of Prime Minister.

Cătălin Predoiu has been appointed as interim prime minister

12:54, 06 Mai 2025
Cătălin Predoiu has been appointed as interim prime minister, according to an announcement from the Presidential Administration on Tuesday morning.

Antonescu says he would accept Bolojan’s nomination as PM if he were president

13:31, 11 Mart. 2025
”I will not be a president who will force things within the ruling coalition”, Crin Antonescu, the candidate of the ”Romania Forward” Electoral Alliance, told RFI.

Klaus Iohannis convenes consultations with political parties to designate a new prime minister

20:25, 12 Mart. 2020
President Klaus Iohannis has announced on Thursday evening, after Florin Cîţu gave up his mandate, that he has decided to consult with the parliamentary parties starting on Friday at 13.00.

Ludovic Orban: PNL will not support any other government, even if the president designates me again

19:05, 03 Feb. 2020
Ludovic Orban has said on Monday that the PNL members of Parliament will not vote for another Government, not even if president Klaus Iohannis would designate him again as prime minister.

Prime Minister: Government to Take Responsibility on Two Bill Packages

19:16, 06 Dec. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced on Friday that the government will take responsibility before the Parliament for two bill packages, one which includes the budget caps law necessary for the 2020 budget, and the second which postpones the enactment of several judicial provisions.

Prime Minister: Opposition No-Confidence Motion Will Fail Again

18:35, 25 Sept. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that the opposition’s announced no-confidence motion against the government will fail, citing the fact that none of the previous attempts to depose the social-democrat executive succeeded.

Romanian PM: Social-Democrats to Continue Governing Despite Coalition Breaking Up

16:52, 27 Aug. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party will continue to govern on its own, despite the fact that coalition partners ALDE decided to leave the ruling coalition and join the country’s opposition on Monday.

Prime Minister to Make Proposals for Vacant Cabinet Offices This Week

18:48, 28 Mai 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the country’s ruling PSD-ALDE coalition will send proposals for three vacant cabinet offices and one deputy-prime minister office, specifying that she will discuss the subject with President Klaus Iohannis.

Social-Democrats Appoint Paul Stanescu as Executive Chairman

18:12, 28 Mai 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) decided to appoint former development minister Paul Stanescu as executive chairman, the second most important office in the party.

Romanian PM: I Do Not Fear an Eventual Dismissal

19:42, 22 Mai 2019
Romania Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that she does not fear losing her office, amid rumors that she might be replaced by the Social Democrat Party (PSD) following Sunday's European Parliament elections.

Prime Minister: I Will Not Allow Ambassadors of Foreign States to Set My Agenda

17:55, 03 Apr. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila reacted to a letter expressing the concerns of 12 allied states on the country’s justice system on Wednesday, saying that she will not allow the ambassadors of foreign states to set her agenda.

Parliament Leaders, PM and Justice Minister Hold Talks Following Solemn Meeting

17:38, 02 Apr. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila, Justice Minister Tudorel Toader and Parliament leaders Liviu Dragnea and Calin Popescu Tariceanu held a meeting in the Lower Chamber’s bureau on Tuesday afternoon.

Romanian Prime Minister Announces Relocation of Israel Embassy Jerusalem

14:27, 25 Mart. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Sunday, during a visit to the US, that Romania will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, pending the finish of an analysis on the subject. She was later criticized by President Klaus Iohannis, who denied that a decision was made.

Prime Minister: Romania Supports North Macedonia’s EU Accession

17:53, 28 Feb. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Thursday, in a common press conference held with North Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev in Bucharest, that she assured her counterpart of Romania’s support for the Balkan country’s accession to the European Union.

Prime Minister: Government To Look Into Amending Greed Tax Decree

20:09, 18 Feb. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Monday that the cabinet will hold talks regarding amendments for the emergency decree adopted in December 2018 which introduced several new fiscal measures, including a bank asset tax dubbed “the greed tax”.

Prime Minister Notifies President Of Transports Candidacy Withdrawal

12:31, 18 Feb. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila sent President Klaus Iohannis an official letter in which she announced the withdrawal of Social Democrat Party (PSD) treasurer Mircea Draghici’s candidacy for the office of transports minister, Government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Government: Workers To Have Easier Access To Additional Pensions

17:39, 08 Feb. 2019
Romania’s Government will pass during Friday’s cabinet meeting a bill which streamlines the process of gaining and keeping the right to additional pensions for retiring workers, according to Prime Minister Viorica Dancila.

Prime Minister: We Will Discuss President’s Refusal To Appoint Minister In The Ruling Coalition

15:13, 08 Feb. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that the country’s ruling PSD-ALDE coalition will meet to decide on what actions it will take regarding President Klaus Iohannis’ repeated refusals to appoint Lia Olguta Vasilescu as regional development minister.

Romanian PM Accuses EU Of Double Standards On Corruption Criticism

19:09, 04 Feb. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila accused the European Union of using double standards when it criticizes the country on issues of corruption and cracking down on protests, in an interview offered for Politico.eu.

Prime Minister Holds Talks With Municipality Mayors Regarding State Budget Dispute

16:09, 30 Ian. 2019
A delegation of mayors of Romanian municipalities attended talks with Prime Minister Viorica Dancila at the Government’s headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, amid discontent over the lack of debate regarding the state budget for 2019.

Former Prime Minister Quits Ruling Party, Joins Pro Romania

17:12, 29 Ian. 2019
Former Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose announced on Tuesday that he resigned from the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) and will join the Pro Romania party, led by another former PM, Victor Ponta.

Romanian PM’s Aircraft Made Emergency Landing In Sibiu

19:01, 25 Ian. 2019
The airplane transporting Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila back from Brussels made an emergency landing in Sibiu on Thursday evening, representatives of the local airport told MEDIAFAX on Friday.

Prime Minister: Illegal Judicial Practices Must Be Corrected

15:13, 25 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila appeared to endorse on Friday an emergency decree proposed by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, which would re-open high profile criminal cases judged by the Supreme Court since 2014.

Romanian PM: We Are Witnessing A Worrying Increase Of Anti-Semitism

17:14, 23 Ian. 2019
Romanian PM Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that there is an increase of anti-Semitism both in Europe and worldwide, and that immediate measure should be taken to combat the phenomenon.

Prime Minister Sends New Letter To President: I Have The Exclusive Right To Select Ministers

14:45, 21 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila sent a new letter to President Klaus Iohannis on Monday, requesting the immediate appointment of her proposals for new transports and development ministers.

Romanian PM Meets With Israeli Counterpart

14:04, 18 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila met on Friday with her Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during a state visit to the country, with discussion revolving around the current international situation, according to a Government statement.

President Sends Letter To Prime Minister Explaining Rejection Of Recent Cabinet Proposal

19:15, 17 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis sent on Thursday a letter in which he told Prime Minister Viorica Dancila that her recent proposals for new regional development and transports ministers had incomplete documentation.

Prime Minister: We Are Ready To Support Romanians In The UK, Regardless Of Brexit Scenario

17:41, 17 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Thursday that, regardless of the outcome of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal process from the EU, the Government is ready to offer support for Romanian nationals who are studying and working in the country.

Prime Minister Responds To Criticism In The European Parliament

19:45, 15 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila responded to criticism she received in the European Parliament on Tuesday, by stating that every country must be “left to have its own convictions”.

Prime Minister Re-Sends Proposals For New Transports And Regional Development Minister

19:34, 10 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that she re-sent the proposals for new transports and regional development minister, despite the fact that President Klaus Iohannis announced earlier that he rejected them for reasons of legality.

Prime Minister: Romania Will Officially Launch EU Council Presidency On Thursday And Friday

17:38, 09 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that the presidents of EU institutions will visit Romania over the next two days to attend the official launch of the country’s EU Council presidency.

Prime Minister Appoints Mihaela Triculescu As Chief Of National Tax Agency ANAF

17:25, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila appointed on Thursday economist Mihaela Triculescu as the new chairman of national tax agency ANAF, after she also dismissed former chief Ionut Misa earlier in the day.

Prime Minister To Dismiss National Tax Agency Chairman – Sources

14:05, 03 Ian. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila agreed on Thursday with a proposal made by the country’s finance minister to dismiss the chairman of national tax agency ANAF, Ionut Misa, and will sign a decree in this regard, Government sources told MEDIAFAX.