Romania's Social Democrats approve joining cabinet under Prime Minister-designate Niculescu
Romania's Social Democratic Party has voted to join a coalition government under Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu, taking 11 of 17 cabinet posts.
Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) has formally voted to join a new government under Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu. The decision, approved by the party's leadership, assigns the PSD 11 of the 17 ministerial portfolios, with the remaining six posts designated for technocrats.
Party leader Sorin Grindeanu presented ten policy priorities for the proposed administration, framing the decision as necessary to resolve national political deadlock and address pressing economic concerns. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) confirmed it will support the coalition during the vote of confidence without holding executive seats. Niculescu is expected to present his complete cabinet list and government program to parliament on Thursday.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.
Sources
- Adevărul — Grindeanu anunță că PSD decide miercuri dacă intră în Guvernul Luca Niculescu. Ce spune despre alegerile anticipate
- HotNews — „Decalogul” priorităților PSD în cabinetul lui Luca Niculescu, după decizia de intrare la guvernare
- Digi24 — Sorin Grindeanu a prezentat oficial cele 10 priorități pentru Guvernul Luca Niculescu, după ce PSD a decis să intre la guvernare
- Ziarul de Gardă — PSD intră la guvernare în România și va avea 11 miniștri în cabinetul propus de Luca Niculescu. Ce priorități anunță social-democrații
- Moldova1 — România: PSD va avea 11 miniștri în Guvernul condus de Niculescu
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