2026 Romanian political crisis

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The 2026 Romanian political crisis was a constitutional and governmental crisis in Romania that began on 20 April 2026 and ended on 20 October 2026. The bicameral Parliament passed a motion of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, forcing his cabinet to resign. President Nicușor Dan has been challenged to provide stability amid the crisis. The crisis has been characterised by the inability to form a new parliamentary majority, a failed prime ministerial nomination, deepening fiscal uncertainty, and warnings from international financial institutions regarding the country's economic stability. Former President Traian Băsescu described the situation as "the greatest political crisis since the Revolution". The crisis finally ended with the appointment of Luca Niculescu as Prime Minister, who took charge of a government composed largely of members from Social Democratic Party (PSD).

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