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Simion cries "censorship" after CNA suspends Realitatea Plus broadcast

Romania's audiovisual regulator ordered a three-hour broadcast suspension for June 4. AUR leader George Simion immediately accused authorities of censorship.

  • CNA ordered a three-hour suspension of Realitatea Plus broadcast for June 4.
  • Simion claimed the sanction targeted AUR coverage, without providing evidence.
  • The AUR leader declared Romania "is not a democracy," repeating his censorship narrative.

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Caretaker minister accuses Antena 3 journalist of conflict of interest, live on air

A heated on-air confrontation between Economy Minister Irinel Darău and journalist Cătălina Porumbel ended with a threat of legal action.

  • Darău claims the journalist criticises Caragea out of personal interest.
  • Porumbel threatens to take legal action over the minister's statements.
  • The row unfolds while the government operates with severely limited powers.

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Bolojan: Presidency's lobbying contract was cleared by Romania's top security council

The caretaker prime minister says the decision belonged to the former governing coalition and was approved by the Supreme Council of National Defence before the no-confidence vote.

  • Bolojan says the Presidency's lobbying contract was approved by CSAT, not decided unilaterally.
  • The decision was taken before the no-confidence vote, within the former coalition framework.
  • The government has been operating in caretaker mode since 5 May 2026.

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Georgescu's wife paid 32,500 lei of his 200,000-lei AEP fine

Cristela Georgescu covered a fraction of the fine imposed on her husband by Romania's Electoral Authority, even though her company declared monthly revenues of around 2,000 lei.

  • Cristela Georgescu paid 32,500 lei of the 200,000-lei fine imposed on her husband by the AEP.
  • Her company declared monthly revenues of around 2,000 lei in Georgescu's latest asset disclosure.
  • Approximately 167,500 lei of the fine remains unpaid.

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Hunor on Tomac as PM: "An honorable man," but no talks with President Dan

The UDMR leader says he has not been consulted by President Nicușor Dan on the Tomac candidacy, but stops short of rejecting it.

  • Hunor was not consulted by President Dan on Tomac as a potential PM candidate.
  • The constitutional deadline to form a new government is June 19, 2026.
  • UDMR does not explicitly reject Tomac's candidacy but has not pledged support.

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Hunor: coalition leaders agreed on US lobbying contract, discussed at Cotroceni

The UDMR leader says the meeting at Cotroceni Palace with President Nicușor Dan ended in unanimous agreement among former governing partners.

  • Hunor confirms former coalition leaders discussed a US consultancy contract at Cotroceni.
  • The UDMR leader says the outcome of the meeting was unanimous agreement.
  • Contract details — parties involved, value, scope — have not been made public.

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Hunor on Burnete as PM: "If it fails, it will all fall on Nicușor Dan's head"

The UDMR leader does not rule out a technocrat premier, but warns that President Dan will pay the political price for any government failure.

  • Hunor says Burnete is a viable technocrat, but raises questions about his candidacy.
  • Former president Băsescu warned that any governing failure would fall squarely on Nicușor Dan.
  • The constitutional deadline for confirming a new prime minister expires on June 19, 2026.

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Miruță: If others get pay rises, the military won't be left out

The interim Defence Minister is pushing for military pay equity to be addressed in the new unified salary law.

  • Miruță demands military staff share in any pay increases granted to other categories.
  • The interim minister acknowledges unresolved systemic problems in defence.
  • The salary law debate unfolds under a caretaker government with no parliamentary majority.

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Hunor defends Demeter: "The recording was released at the perfect moment to strike"

The UDMR leader claims the controversial remarks by András Demeter were weaponized against the party, not made public in the interest of transparency.

  • Hunor claims the Demeter recording was released deliberately and with political timing.
  • The UDMR leader points to a 2011 Radio Chișinău acquisition decision as the real target.
  • The recording's content — vulgar language and ethnic remarks — has not been factually disputed.

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Hunor: no one consulted me about Tomac as prime minister

The UDMR leader says he has not spoken with President Dan since last week's formal consultations and knows nothing of any plan to nominate Eugen Tomac as head of government.

  • Hunor has not spoken with President Dan since last week's formal consultations.
  • The UDMR leader says he is unaware of any presidential intention regarding Tomac.
  • Romania's constitutional deadline for a new prime minister is 19 June 2026.

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