Romania: Romanian parties divided over Eugen Tomac’s technocratic (…)

June 5, 2026

Romanian parties divided over Eugen Tomac’s technocratic government proposal
Jun 5, 2026

Romanian parties divided over Eugen Tomac’s technocratic government proposal.

In their first reactions on Thursday evening, the parliamentary parties in Romania outlined their positions after president Nicu?or Dan nominated (…)

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