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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Romanian Parliament Confirms Luca Niculescu as Prime Minister
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Romania’s parliament confirmed independent Luca Niculescu as prime minister in a confidence vote on Tuesday, with 280 votes, exceeding the 233 required. He formed a minority government of leftists and technocrats after his nomination by President Nicusor Dan, ending nearly six months of political deadlock. The next test is passing a budget by the end of November, Romania’s socialist leader told POLITICO.
WHO: Romanian lawmakers
WHAT: Confirmed Luca Niculescu as prime minister in a confidence vote.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Bucharest, Romania
WHY: The vote installed a government after nearly six months of political deadlock; no specific reason for the deadlock’s end was reported.
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