On Monday, Ponta proposed judge Mona Pivniceru, currently a member of the High Council of Magistrates (CSM), for the position of justice minister.
Later Monday, CSM unanimously rejected the appointment.
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Prime Minister Victor Ponta Appointed Acting Justice Minister
Romania’s interim President Crin Antonescu on Tuesday appointed Prime Minister Victor Ponta to the position of acting justice minister, to replace Titus Corlatean, who recently took over the Foreign Affairs portfolio, the Presidency said in a statement.