Romanian Parliament Approves Pro-EU Minority Government, Ending 5-Month Deadlock

Romania's parliament approved a minority government led by pro-European PM Luca Niculescu, with support from the social democratic PSD, ending five months of political deadlock that began after the fall of the liberal coalition under Ilie Bolojan. The new government's stability is uncertain given its minority status, but it signals a return to pro-EU governance. This matters for EU cohesion and regional stability in Eastern Europe.