Romania: Luca Niculescu confirmed as Romania’s new prime minister, ending (…)

October 20, 2026

Luca Niculescu confirmed as Romania’s new prime minister, ending five months of political uncertainty
Oct 20, 2026

Luca Niculescu confirmed as Romania’s new prime minister, ending five months of political uncertainty.

Independent Luca Niculescu was invested as Romania’s new prime minister on Tuesday, October 20, in a joint plenary session. According to the (…)

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