Romanian prime minister resigns amid ruling coalition’s post-presidential election fallout

Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil.

06/05/2025

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