#ROMANIA: Gov't Of PM Citu Falls After No-Confidence Vote

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The Romanian government of liberal Prime Minister Florin Citu was ousted by a no-confidence vote among MPs Tuesday, threatening fresh political instability in one of the EU’s poorest states.

Former banker Citu had only been prime minister since December, but the center-right USR party withdrew from his coalition last month complaining about his “dictatorial attitude."

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#ROMANIA: Prime Minister Dancila Loses Vote Of No Confidence

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Romania’s Parliament Thursday passed a no-confidence motion against the Social Democrat government led by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila. The motion passed with 238 votes for, five more than the minimum required, 233 votes..

It is for the first time since May 2012 and for the second time in the last 30 years when the opposition manages to overthrow a Government by no-confidence motion.

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#ROMANIA: Thousands March Against Watered-Down Corruption Commission

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Thousands marched across Romania to protest against plans to reduce the powers of the anti-corruption body. It is the second time this year that attempts to reform graft laws have provoked protests. Thousands marched in the capital, Bucharest, and other cities Sunday to protest the government's proposed changes to the judicial system, which critics say will weaken anti-corruption laws and allow political graft to go unpunished.

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#ROMANIA: Syrian Husband Of Prime Minister Choice Is Supporter Of Syria's Assad

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The Social Democratic Party's proposal for Prime Minister, Sevil Shhaideh, is reportedly raising concerns among Romania’s international partners. The potential PM’s husband is said to be a supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a leader whose authority has been challenged by the U.S. and other Western countries. Shhaideh, of Tatar and Turkish origins, would be the first woman and fist Muslim prime minister of Romania. Assad has been accused of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by Western countries, but has Russia's support.

#ROMANIA: Ruling Party Proposes First Woman, First Muslim Prime Minister

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Romania could have its first female prime minister, an economist who is a member of the country's small Muslim community. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday he would appoint a prime minister designate after Sunday as he needed time to assess a proposal made by the Social Democrat Party, winners of a Dec. 11 parliamentary election. Liviu Dragnea, chairman of the PSD, proposed that Sevil Shhaideh take the post of prime minister. The announcement was a surprise because her name is not widely known in Romania.


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#ROMANIA: Frmr Interior Min. Faces Prosecution Over Using Police Traffic Details

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Romania's parliament has lifted the immunity of the nation's former interior minister so he can be investigated on suspicion he abused his position by allegedly using an official motorcade five times a day which he wasn't entitled to. Senators voted 102-30 to lift the immunity of Sen. Gabriel Oprea, a former interior minister, so he can face a criminal inquiry over assigning police details to escort him in traffic

#ROMANIA: An Early Christmas Gift, As Parliament Gives Mayors, City Officials Nationwide Fat New Pensions

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Mayors, Deputy mayors and city councilors across the nation got a huge Christmas gift this year, as parliament voted to give them pensions equal to 55% of their salaries, based on the number of terms they've served. 86 senators voted for the law, one voted against, and 30 senators from the National Liberal Party decided not to vote and left the room.

#ROMANIA: Romanian PM Survives No-Confidence Vote During Corruption Trial

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Romania's prime minister on Tuesday survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote, as expected, a week after the start of his corruption trial. Victor Ponta is on trial on charges of tax evasion, money laundering, conflict of interest and making false statements while he was working as a lawyer in 2007 and 2008. He denies wrongdoing.

#ROMANIA: Demonstrators Protest Problems Preventing Ex-Pats Overseas From Voting

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#ROMANIA: Pres. Campaign Kicks Off; PM Ponta Leads Ethnic German Rival

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Klaus Iohannis, leader of the Christian Liberal Party of Romania, campaigning.

Several polls suggest Prime Minister Victor Ponta, also a leader of the Social Democrat Party, is most likely to win the Nov. 16 presidential election, with his main rival, ethnic German Klaus Iohannis, who heads the Christian Liberal party, trailing behind.

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