Klaus Iohannis Reappoints Marcel Ciolacu as Romania's Prime Minister; Ilie Bolojan Elected Senate President with 70 Votes

Dec 23, 2024, 10:00 AM

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has reappointed Marcel Ciolacu as Prime Minister, tasking him with forming a new government following recent parliamentary elections. Ciolacu, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), has been in office since June 2023. His reappointment is part of a coalition agreement involving the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), aimed at creating a stable government amid rising political challenges. The coalition has signed an agreement to ensure its functionality, with Ciolacu expected to lead the new cabinet. Additionally, Ilie Bolojan has been elected as the new President of the Senate, receiving 70 votes, while his opponents garnered 29 and 14 votes, respectively.