Opposition lawmakers had notified the Court on February 16 that the Ungureanu Cabinet had been endorsed by the Parliament without following proper procedure.
According to the notice, the Parliament’s decision to approve the Cabinet was made without official opinions from the legislature’s specialized committees that heard the minister nominees. The opposition argued that having these opinions is a procedural requirement, even though they are non-binding and consultative.
Romania’s Cabinet received a confidence vote in Parliament on February 9.