Stirbu, proposed and supported by the Liberal Party, part of the ruling coalition, will be sworn in as minister later Tuesday.
Stirbu was unanimously proposed by Liberal Party leaders for the position on Friday, one day after Barbu resigned.
Social/Politics
Romanian President Accepts Gigel Stirbu As Culture Minister
Romanian President Traian Basescu signed Tuesday the decrees accepting the resignation of Daniel Barbu from the position of minister of culture and accepting the appointment of Gigel Stirbu in his stead.