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Oct 20, 2026

Romania's parliament approves new government ending six-month political deadlock

Romania's parliament confirmed independent Luca Niculescu as prime minister, ending nearly six months of political crisis that had put pressure on the country's investment-grade credit rating and EU relations.

Oct 20, 2026·6 sources

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▪Independent Prime Minister Luca Niculescu formed a Romanian cabinet composed of non-affiliated technocrats and members of the centre-left Social Democratic Party
▪The opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians leads Romanian opinion polls with nearly 40 percent support while criticizing European Union policies and aid for Ukraine
▪On October 20, 2026, Romania's parliament voted 280–58 to approve a minority government led by independent diplomat Luca Niculescu, exceeding the 233 votes required

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