Romania's government falls, far-right firewall crumbles
Key takeaways
- Romania's Social Democrats have joined forces with the far right to oust the pro-reform government of Ilie Bolojan.
- The last time a Romanian prime minister completed a full term was between 2004 and 2008.
- Since the constitutional crisis of 2012, the country has had no less than 11 elected prime ministers, seven interim leaders and 19 different cabinets.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Romania's Social Democrats have joined forces with the far right to oust the pro-reform government of Ilie Bolojan. The economic impact will be serious; the political cost high. Is the far right on the brink of power?
https://p.dw.com/p/5DM0r Before the confidence vote, Ilie Bolojan told parliament, 'I can go, but the country's problems will remain'Image: Vadim Ghirda/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Romanian governments rarely stay in power for long. The last time a Romanian prime minister completed a full term was between 2004 and 2008.
Since the constitutional crisis of 2012, the country has had no less than 11 elected prime ministers, seven interim leaders and 19 different cabinets.