Key facts
- President Nicusor Dan nominated Adrian Vestea as Romania's prime minister.
- Vestea, a member of the National Liberal Party, previously served as mayor and county council president.
- The nomination follows the withdrawal of Eugen Tomac, who could not secure parliamentary support.
- Vestea aims to form a political government focused on reforms and a pro-Western orientation.
- Vestea must secure a vote of confidence from parliament within 10 days.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated Adrian Vestea, a 53-year-old career politician and member of the National Liberal Party, as prime minister on Sunday. This nomination aims to resolve a political crisis after the previous nominee, Eugen Tomac, withdrew his bid.
Tomac, an independent candidate, failed to garner sufficient political support for a technocrat government. President Dan stated that a political government is now the preferred path, highlighting Vestea's suitability due to his extensive administrative experience, including roles as a mayor, county council president, and development minister. Dan described Vestea as a "categorically pro-Western person" with experience managing budgets.