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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Romania's parliament backs minority government
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Prime Minister Luca Niculescu received parliament’s backing for his minority administration, ending six months of political crisis with a new government. Romania’s socialist leader told POLITICO that passing a budget by the end of November will be the government’s next test.
WHO: Prime Minister Luca Niculescu and Romania’s parliament
WHAT: Parliament backed Luca Niculescu’s minority administration, forming a new government.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM ET
WHERE: Romania
WHY: The backing formed a new government after six months of political crisis; no specific reason for parliament’s support was reported.
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