Social/Politics
Romania To Stick To IMF/EU Agreement Until November Elections - Analysts
Romania’s fiscal and economic program agreed with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission is unlikely to be affected by the government’s resignation and will remain on tr...
Acting PM Catalin Predoiu Heads Cabinet Meeting Monday - Sources
The Romanian Government convenes Monday at 5 p.m. in an informal meeting to be headed by acting Prime Minister Catalin Predoiu, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.
Romanian Business Community Unfazed By Government Resignation
The Boc Government has taken good measures as well, but many of them came too late and were not well enough communicated, and the resignation will defuse the social and political tension, ac...
European Commission Confident A New Romanian Government Will Be Appointed Shortly
The European Commission took note of the resignation of the Romanian government and has every confidence that a new Government will be appointed shortly in line with the constitutional requi...
President Invites Parties For Separate Talks Monday Afternoon On Designating New PM
Romanian President Traian Basescu invited parliamentary parties for separate talks Monday starting 3 p.m. on appointing a new prime minister, following Emil Boc’s resignation.
Basescu’s Meeting With Political Parties Rescheduled Following Boc's Resignation
Consultations between Romanian President Traian Basescu and political parties on the EU financial stability treaty have been cancelled and a new meeting will be scheduled most likely for Mon...
Romanian Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu Appointed Acting Prime Minister
Romanian President Traian Basescu on Monday appointed independent justice minister Catalin Predoiu to the position of acting prime minister, following the resignation of Emil Boc earlier in...
Financial Markets In Romania Fall After Government Resignation
The Romanian leu weakened against the euro in mid-session Monday, while the stock exchange’s main index was falling 2.5%, following Prime Minister Emil Boc’s announcement of the government's...
Opposition Says Boc’s Resignation A First Step Toward Early Elections
Romania’s opposition Social Liberal Union head Victor Ponta on Monday said the resignation of Prime Minister Emil Boc is a first step toward early elections, adding the opposition is willing...