Interim Prime Minister Appointed in Romania Following Ciolacu's Resignation
The resignation comes after the collapse of the ruling coalition and the failed presidential candidacy of Crin Antonescu.
Marcel Ciolacu, the Prime Minister of Romania and head of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), announced his resignation on Monday following the dissolution of the Bucharest government coalition.
His resignation was prompted by the failure of presidential candidate Crin Antonescu to advance to the second round of the repeated presidential election.
In his statement, Ciolacu indicated that the coalition lacked legitimacy.
In the wake of Ciolacu's departure, interim Prime Minister responsibilities were assigned to Catalin Predoiu, who serves as the Romanian Minister of Internal Affairs.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by Ilie Bolojan, the acting president.
Predoiu is set to lead the cabinet for a maximum of 45 days, until a new government is formed.
The interim government is restricted to making decisions concerning the administration of public affairs until the new executive members are sworn in.
The breakdown of the coalition raises concerns among traditional parties as they grapple with political survival ahead of a crucial decision on the country's future, set to take place on May 18. This decision will present the populace with two radically different visions for Romania’s trajectory.
Ciolacu formally submitted his resignation after the PSD’s second consecutive failure in the presidential election.
Despite the party's exit from the coalition, its ministers will remain in their positions temporarily.
His resignation was prompted by the failure of presidential candidate Crin Antonescu to advance to the second round of the repeated presidential election.
In his statement, Ciolacu indicated that the coalition lacked legitimacy.
In the wake of Ciolacu's departure, interim Prime Minister responsibilities were assigned to Catalin Predoiu, who serves as the Romanian Minister of Internal Affairs.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by Ilie Bolojan, the acting president.
Predoiu is set to lead the cabinet for a maximum of 45 days, until a new government is formed.
The interim government is restricted to making decisions concerning the administration of public affairs until the new executive members are sworn in.
The breakdown of the coalition raises concerns among traditional parties as they grapple with political survival ahead of a crucial decision on the country's future, set to take place on May 18. This decision will present the populace with two radically different visions for Romania’s trajectory.
Ciolacu formally submitted his resignation after the PSD’s second consecutive failure in the presidential election.
Despite the party's exit from the coalition, its ministers will remain in their positions temporarily.
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