Romania's new government sworn in
BUCHAREST, June 24, (Xinhua): Romania's new pro-European government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, was sworn in Monday evening before President Nicusor Dan, marking the end of a period of political instability and interim leadership. The new cabinet is backed by a broad ruling coalition comprising the Social Democratic Party (PSD), National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR).
Earlier in the day, the coalition secured a strong parliamentary mandate with 301 votes in favor and only 9 against. Following the swearing-in ceremony, Bolojan outlined the government's core priorities: restoring public financial order, ensuring effective governance, and safeguarding citizens' rights. President Dan welcomed the formation of the new cabinet, emphasizing the urgent need for fiscal reform and expressing optimism about Romania's economic outlook.
He cited the country's dynamic private sector and reiterated the national goal of joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2026 - a move he said could enhance foreign investment and reduce borrowing costs. Dan also underscored the importance of state reform and rebuilding public trust, urging both the coalition and minority representatives to act in the national interest.
The newly formed government includes 16 ministers and five deputy prime ministers, one of whom is an independent tasked with overseeing state reform. Cabinet portfolios have been distributed proportionally among the coalition parties. With 311 seats in Romania's 464-member Parliament, the ruling coalition holds an outright majority.
Earlier on Monday, party leaders signed a political agreement outlining a pro-Western agenda, a rotating premiership, and key policy objectives, including structural reforms and increased administrative transparency.
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