It also said, answering a question regarding the financial assistance program, that “a joint statement was issued last night following the conclusion of the review mission.” “We have nothing further to add at this time”.
Jeffrey Franks, head of the IMF agreement evaluation mission, on Sunday said any new government, before or after the elections, shall continue to apply the reforms agreed upon within the loan agreement signed with international financial institutions.
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said earlier Monday he was stepping down and giving up the government’s mandate, after weeks of political turmoil and social unrest. Romanian President Traian Basescu on Monday appointed independent justice minister Catalin Predoiu to the position of acting prime minister until a new Government is formed.