Romanian president Nicușor Dan schedules party consultations to appoint new prime minister

Update: Nicușor Dan said on Friday, May 15, that no announcement regarding the nomination of a new prime minister is expected on Monday evening or Tuesday morning following consultations with parliamentary parties, News.ro reported. The Romanian president said the first issue he will raise during discussions with party representatives will be identifying whether a parliamentary majority exists, adding that he also plans to hold talks on Tuesday or Wednesday with other members of Parliament who are not represented by parliamentary parties.

Initial story: President Nicușor Dan invited parliamentary parties and political groups to consultations on Monday, May 18, as Romania moves toward appointing a new prime minister following the collapse of the previous government led by Liberal (PNL) premier Ilie Bolojan. The consultations will take place at the presidential Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest.