Analyst Says Luca Niculescu Most Likely to Secure Parliamentary Approval for Premiership

In his commentary, Dan Tăpălagă argues that Luca Niculescu stands out among the three candidates presented so far, as he can broker a compromise acceptable to both PSD and PNL, boosting his chances of parliamentary endorsement. The analyst warns that the ultimate success hinges on how extensive the concession will be and which individuals the parties will try to place in key ministries. He expects PSD to push for influential portfolios, notably finance and justice, and questions whether those posts will go to party loyalists, technocrats, or neutral figures.

Tăpălagă also foresees a mixed government, combining political ministers with technocratic experts, noting PSD's Grindeanu has already opposed a fully technocratic cabinet. He cautions that a government lacking political backing would struggle to pass major legislation after installation.