Romanian president says best bet to end political crisis is minority government

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President Nicusor Dan said Romania’s best bet to end a lengthy political crisis is a minority government which Parliament agrees to beforehand.

Dan said he had consultations with the parliamentary parties and groups on Tuesday to identify a solution to put an end to a seven-week political crisis.

Parliament failed to  approve his previous pick as prime minister and his first option to replace Ilie Bolojan who was ousted in a no-confidence vote last month, dropped out saying he couldn’t muster the votes.

In a post on X, the Romanian president said: “The option that seems to be taking shape is that of a minority political government, which would rely on a pre-agreed support among political parties.”

“I therefore invite the parliamentary parties to begin discussions for signing this parliamentary agreement and, subsequently, to make proposals to me for the formula of a minority government.”

“The entire process must unfold at an accelerated pace, as it is urgent to install a functional and stable government.”