Two of the major political parties in Romania refused to join talks on forming a new government on Sunday (8 November), even after international lenders warned that they would not release a payment of €1 billion as long as no real cabinet is in place.
The attempt to form a government in Bucharest is now likely to unravel yet again, one month after the Social Democrats quit a grand coalition in protest over the sacking of one of their ministers.
Romanian prime minister-designate Li...
Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member
Already a member? Login here