Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote

Far-right candidate secures decisive win in first round of Romania's presidential redo

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned following the failure of the coalition's presidential candidate in a critical election rerun, marking a shift in political power and reflecting widespread anti-establishment sentiment. The resignation comes amidst Romania's worst political crisis in decades

Romania’s pro-EU prime minister resigns as Trump ally eyes presidency

Marcel Ciolacu quits after coalition candidate fails to make it to run-off against nationalist George SimionRomania’s pro-EU prime minister, Marcel Ciolacu, has resigned after his ruling coalition’s candidate crashed out of a presidential election rerun decisively won by a far-right Trump admirer, dramatically deepening the country’s political turmoil.“Rather than let the future president replace me, I decided to resign myself,” Ciolacu, told re…

Romania PM resigns after far-right wins first-round of president vote

Romanian PM and party quit government after nationalist vote win

Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.

Romanian prime minister resigns as Simion eyes presidency

Pro-EU PM Marcel Ciolacu said his ruling coalition had "no legitimacy" after populist George Simion secured the most votes in the first round of the presidential election in Romania.

Romanian PM Announces Resignation

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).