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PNL's Motreanu to PSD: you have the majority, take responsibility and govern

The PNL secretary-general accuses PSD of chasing spending ministries while leaving the hard decisions — including the premiership — to others.

  • Motreanu: PSD proved it commands a majority at the no-confidence vote and subsequent ballots.
  • Accusation: PSD pursues budget-heavy ministries while avoiding the premiership's hard decisions.
  • Context: Designate PM Tomac negotiates without a clear parliamentary majority in sight.

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Russia's flag still flies over its closed consulate in Constanța

Romania's Foreign Ministry granted a 30-day closure deadline separate from the 72-hour expulsion order served on the Russian consul-general.

  • The Russian consul-general was given 72 hours to leave Romania following the Galați drone incident.
  • The consulate has a separate 30-day window to close operations, per the Foreign Ministry.
  • The Russian flag may legally remain on the building throughout the diplomatic wind-down process.

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Romania's proposed Development minister dodges questions about PSD ties

Vladimir Ionaș, sociologist tapped by PM-designate Tomac for the Development Ministry, worked with two PSD heavyweights but won't say what that means.

  • Ionaș worked with Grindeanu and Hrebenciuc but rejects the label of PSD associate.
  • Tomac's pick for Development evades scrutiny of his own political track record.
  • With no majority secured, Ionaș's profile may help or hinder negotiations with PSD.

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Romania's top court rules today on government-parliament clash over SAFE Programme

Speaker Sorin Grindeanu has asked the Constitutional Court to declare an unconstitutional conflict triggered by the emergency ordinance establishing the SAFE Programme.

  • Grindeanu petitions CCR, claiming the Government breached Parliament's legislative powers via the SAFE Programme ordinance.
  • The Constitutional Court debates Wednesday whether a constitutional conflict legally exists.
  • The ruling comes as Romania's Government operates in caretaker mode amid an ongoing investiture crisis.

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Simion and Georgescu call for President Nicușor Dan's suspension

The AUR leader and former presidential candidate argue that snap elections, not a Tomac cabinet, are the way out of Romania's political crisis.

  • Simion calls for Dan's suspension just two days after his official inauguration.
  • Georgescu publicly backs the move, appealing to his own supporters.
  • Simion rejects the Tomac solution and advocates instead for snap elections.

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Romania's education minister signs new national curriculum framework

Minister Mihai Dimian has approved the National Curriculum Reference Framework, the foundational document for restructuring school syllabi across Romania.

  • Minister Dimian approved the National Curriculum Reference Framework through a ministerial order.
  • The document sets the principles guiding the writing and revision of all school programmes.
  • No official implementation timeline for schools has yet been announced.

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Tomac warns: without a swift investiture, EU funds are at risk

The prime minister-designate says prolonged political deadlock paralyses the state and jeopardises Romania's ability to meet EU funding deadlines.

  • Tomac warns that the political impasse is putting EU fund absorption at concrete risk.
  • The technocratic cabinet list is due to reach Parliament on Wednesday, June 10.
  • The investiture vote could take place on June 16, contingent on PSD support holding.

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Tomac heads to Parliament once parties give the green light

The prime minister-designate says he will seek a meeting with President Nicușor Dan on Wednesday, after wrapping up parliamentary consultations.

  • Tomac will seek the confidence vote only after all key parties confirm support.
  • He plans to request a meeting with President Dan on Wednesday, post-consultations.
  • The investiture vote is pencilled in for June 16; repeated failure could trigger snap elections.

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Tomac denies he is about to quit: "It's false"

The prime minister-designate dismisses rumours of a Wednesday resignation and says he will see the process through to a parliamentary vote.

  • Tomac flatly denies plans to resign his mandate on Wednesday, calling the rumours false.
  • The cabinet list and governing programme are due to reach Parliament on 10 June.
  • The investiture vote is expected on 16 June, requiring a minimum of 233 votes.

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Hunor wants a political government by end of June — but admits he has no answers

The UDMR leader calls for a return to a coalition-based government, yet cannot say who would be in it or where the votes would come from.

  • Hunor calls for a political government by end of June, ideally with the former coalition partners.
  • PM-designate Tomac is counting on UDMR support to pass his technocratic cabinet.
  • Hunor admits he has no answer on who would join such a government or where the votes would come from.

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