Baconschi is currently in Brussels attending the assembly of the Foreign Affairs Council.
Addressing Parliament Monday in a special meeting to debate the country’s political situation amid anti-government demonstrations and calls for early elections, Boc apologized for coalition members’ inappropriate comments regarding protesters and announced he has dismissed the foreign minister.
“I have decided to dismiss the minister of foreign affairs for his statements,” Boc said.
A week ago, Baconschi referred to protesters as “an inept, violent mob” on his blog.