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Romanian government survives far-right opposition’s no-confidence motion

February 28, 2025

The Romanian Parliament rejected the no-confidence motion initiated by far-right parties AUR, SOS Romania, and POT against the government led by Social Democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. The motion received 147 votes in favor and one against during the lawmakers' meeting on Friday, February 28 - a figure lower than the 155 signatures with which it was submitted to Parliament.

To pass, the no-confidence motion required the support of at least 233 deputies and senators, representing...

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