### [2026-06-22](/feed/2026/06/22/index.md)

##### 2026 Romanian political crisis
# Romania's parliament rejects the proposed government of prime minister-designate Adrian Veștea, which fails to secure the votes required for approval. President Nicușor Dan is expected to begin a new effort to form a government following the collapse of the nomination. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/romania-parliament-adrian-vestea-prime-minister-cabinet-rejected-cebfbe0963e1650edad381012fbeba95)
2. [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/20260623/266e2f7e661042baada967ae411c6038/c.html)

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