Romanian president nominates new candidate for PM

Romania’s centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed liberal party member Adrian Vestea as prime minister after the withdrawal of independent candidate Eugen Tomac.

Vestea, 52, is the council president of the Braşov district in central Romania.

Eugen Tomac wanted to lead a government of technocrats but lacked the support of the parliamentary parties.

“Eugen Tomac withdrew his mandate this morning and I am therefore nominating Adrian Vestea for the post of prime minister,” Dan said in a statement on Sunday. he said.

“It’s clear that the political (government) solution is the right solution right now.”

Parties in parliament have previously stated that a minority political government without a permanent majority in parliament would be better than a government of technocrats.

Dan is trying to end the political crisis that has stalled policymaking, jeopardized access to EU funds and dragged the leu to record lows.

Vestea will have 10 days to form a government and obtain a vote of confidence in parliament.

Romania’s next parliamentary election is not planned to be held until 2028.

A snap election has never been held and analysts say it is unlikely because the opposition far-right has a significant lead over pro-European parties in opinion polls.