AUR leader George Simion denounces new prime minister nominee as a puppet
George Simion criticized President Nicușor Dan's appointment of technocrat Horia Niculescu as prime minister, calling him a puppet and backing detained former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu.
After President Nicușor Dan named Horia Niculescu as the designated prime minister, AUR head George Simion publicly rejected the choice, labeling Niculescu a puppet. Simion also voiced support for Călin Georgescu, a former presidential hopeful who is currently in custody, urging his release. He added that Luca Niculescu is likewise a puppet and noted that AUR will not vote for the nominee.
Why it matters
The statement shows growing opposition to the president's choice of prime minister, indicating potential parliamentary conflict.
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