# Romania confirms diplomat Niculescu as prime minister

- By: Vote Times Newsroom
- 2026-11-02T13:10:00.000Z
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## Excerpt

Parliament gave him 280 votes on 20 October, ending a crisis that began in May. The Social Democrats and the liberals already say they will review their support. On 20 October 2026, Romania's parliament approved the government of diplomat Luca Niculescu by 280 votes to 58; it needed 233. The crisis began on 5 May, when a no-confidence motion toppled Ilie Bolojan's cabinet; Niculescu was the fourth candidate put forward by President Nicușor Dan. He is backed by the Social Democrats (PSD), the liberals and the party of the Hungarian minority (UDMR), though the latter two are not in the cabinet; the PSD and the liberals have said they will review their support.

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