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USR’s Barna deems Iohannis’ refusal to appoint Mircea Draghici and Olguta Vasilescu ministers as rightful

January 18, 2019

Save Romania Union (USR) Chairman Dan Barna deems rightful President Klaus Iohannis’ refusal to appoint ministers Mircea Draghici and Lia Olguta Vasilescu. “President Iohannis has been consistent in his position not to warrant the irresponsible measures or manifestations of this government. In last evening’s letter, President Iohannis only confirms this...

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