Predoiu will act as prime minister until a new Government is formed.
Predoiu is not a member of any political party and has served as justice minister throughout several administrations.
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.
“I have resigned because I do not wish to cling to power. It’s not important to me that I remain in office for a few more months, until elections in November,” Boc said.
The prime minister said he decided the Cabinet should step down to defuse the mounting social and political tensions in the country and to avoid jeopardizing the country’s economic stability, achieved through harsh austerity measures.