This weekend saw the organization of two political events: the extraordinary congress of the Social Democratic Party, the dominant party in the ruling coalition, and the National Council of the National Liberal Party, in opposition
A simple motion against the Labour Minister has been debated upon in the Chamber of Deputies with a final vote to be cast on Wednesday.
The 3rd government backed by the ruling coalition in the past year is a mix of old and new ministers.
A look at the headline-making events this past week
President Klaus Iohannis has designated the Social-Democrat MEP Viorica Dancila as Romania's new Prime Minister, the third nominated by the ruling coalition within less than a year
In Romanian politics, it is better to be the declared opponent of Liviu Dragnea than a prime minister sworn in with his blessing, pundits argue
Social Democratic Party to discuss cabinet reshuffle and party congress./ Cristian Mungius Graduation named best foreign film by the National Society of Film Critics.
The Chamber of Deputies in Bucharest on Monday passed the amendments to the status of magistrates proposed by the special parliamentary committee. The bill will be submitted to the Senate, which is the decision making body in this case.
Protests continue in Bucharest against Social-Democrats justice laws.
A look at the headline-making events this past week
The Romanian government has passed the test of a no confidence motion filed by the opposition
As of Sunday evening, civil society has again taken centre stage in Romania
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