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Romanian President Appoints New Prime Minister Candidate
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has appointed independent politician Eugen Tomac as the prime minister candidate. Tomac has ten days to form a government.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has appointed independent politician Eugen Tomac as the prime minister candidate. This decision, following weeks of political uncertainty and failed coalition talks in the country, has left the process of forming a new government to Tomac.
Dan stated that due to parties' inability to reach an agreement among themselves, an independent prime minister candidate became the only option. The President emphasized that Tomac must have political experience and clear principles, expressing that he is a figure capable of political compromise.
He must form the cabinet within ten days
Tomac now has only a ten-day period ahead. During this time, he must form a government team and prepare a management program to present for parliamentary approval.
However, forming a new majority does not seem easy. There is no party in the parliament that can form a government alone, and tensions among political parties make the possibility of compromise difficult.
Background of the political deadlock
Romania has been governed by a temporary administration since early May. Disagreements among parties have delayed both reforms and steps addressing financial and economic issues.
The previous pro-European coalition, formed in June 2025, consisted of the Social Democratic Party, the National Liberal Party, and two small center-right parties. Among the goals of this alliance was to limit the rise of the far-right Romanian Alliance for Unity.
Another task assigned to the coalition was to stabilize the economy. The country is struggling with the largest budget deficit within the European Union, trying to secure access to an 11 billion euro EU recovery fund and maintain an investment-grade credit rating.
Austerity measures weakened the coalition
Austerity measures introduced to reduce the budget deficit, which sparked public backlash, increased pressure on the coalition. During this process, the Social Democrats withdrew their support on May 5.
Tomac's mission will be to form a majority that overcomes the political deadlock and addresses economic problems. However, the current situation makes it difficult for the new prime minister candidate to find sufficient support in parliament.
Who is Tomac?
Born in Ukraine, Eugen Tomac settled in Romania and studied history at the University of Bucharest. In his political career, he has been particularly active on the rights of Romanian communities abroad and the possible unification of Moldova with Romania.
Tomac currently serves in the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament. He also advises Nicușor Dan.
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