EU Commission President congratulates Romania's new prime minister and stresses Eastern security
Ursula von der Leyen posted a congratulatory message for Luca Niculescu’s appointment as Romania’s prime minister, urging faster progress on security on the EU’s eastern flank.
The President of the European Commission used her X account to applaud Luca Niculescu’s recent selection as Romania’s head of government. She called for the creation of opportunities for citizens and businesses while highlighting the need to strengthen security on the Union’s eastern border. Von der Leyen added that there is no time to lose and that Europe and Romania must move forward together. The Romanian Parliament approved the PSD-Nicușor Dan-Niculescu coalition with 280 votes in favour and 58 against.
Why it matters
The message shows EU backing for Romania’s new government and highlights the bloc’s focus on strengthening security in its eastern region.
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