Siegfried Mureșan vows to stay in parliament and present cabinet for investiture vote
Europarliamentarian Siegfried Mureșan said he will not resign his mandate and will bring a full cabinet to parliament for a confidence vote.
In an interview, Siegfried Mureșan rejected media speculation that he might give up his seat after being named prime-ministerial candidate. He confirmed he will appear in parliament with a complete program and ministerial slate for the investiture vote. Mureșan expressed readiness to start talks with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and warned that PSD must decide between backing a pro-European government or strengthening its alliance with the nationalist AUR party.
Why it matters
The announcement clarifies the likely composition of Romania's next government and the strategic choices facing major parties.
How this story developed
- Sep 16 Mureșan says Social Democrats allegedly invited Liberals to a new coalition
- Sep 17 President Nicușor Dan announced Siegfried Mureșan as his prime‑minister candidate.
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