Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
Summary
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s pro-European Union government fell after a no-confidence vote with 281 votes against and 4 in favor. The Social Democrats joined far-right parties to remove the prime minister, and Romania’s currency dropped to a record low against the euro before the vote.Key Facts
- The Romanian government led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was pro-EU.
- A no-confidence vote passed with 281 votes against and only 4 supporting the government.
- The Social Democrats, who were allies of Bolojan, voted against him.
- Far-right parties joined the Social Democrats to oust the prime minister.
- Romania’s currency, the leu, fell to its lowest value against the euro before the vote.
- This vote caused the collapse of the current Romanian government coalition.
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