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Romanian PM nominated to form new pro-European coalition government
Prime Minister designate Marcel Ciolacu (left) speaks after Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (right) nominated him to form the new government in Bucharest, Romania, Dec. 23, 2024

ROMANIA’S president today nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government in the country.

The nomination comes amid a protracted political crisis in the EU member following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court.

President Klaus Iohannis said he was nominating Mr Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to try to form a government. 

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