Romania’s Dan taps a new PM, breaks democratic norms.
21 June 2026
President Nicușor Dan has nominated a new prime minister, without consulting Romania’s governing parties.
In a surprise move on Sunday, Dan nominated Adrian Vestea of the National Liberal Party (PNL) as the new prime ministerial candidate, after the previous candidate had withdrawn.
Critics accuse Dan of breaking democratic rules.
In a surprise move on Sunday, Dan nominated Adrian Vestea of the National Liberal Party (PNL) as the new prime ministerial candidate, after the previous candidate had withdrawn.
Critics accuse Dan of breaking democratic rules.