Romanian government taps journalist Ioana Dogioiu as its new spokesperson
In an effort to strengthen dialogue between the government and society, particularly during a time when transparency, clarity, and trust are highly demanded, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has appointed Ioana Dogioiu as the spokesperson for the Romanian government, effective from early July 2025.
The announcement was made on Thursday, July 3, in a press release issued by the prime minister. Ioana Dogioiu, a renowned Romanian journalist known for her professionalism, balance, and integrity in public life, will serve as the official voice of the Romanian government in communicating with the public and media.
In a heartfelt Facebook post published on the same day, Ioana Dogioiu expressed her gratitude to her colleagues and readers, stating that the appointment was an honor she could not turn down. She also acknowledged the challenging responsibility that comes with the role in the current context, expressing her belief that Romania is going through a difficult time and that the country will either succeed together or collapse together.
Ioana Dogioiu has had a solid career in journalism, working at Spotmedia.ro, Europa FM, and Informat.ro before her appointment as government spokesperson. She replaces Mihai Constantin, who was appointed government spokesperson and state secretary on July 13, 2023. Prime Minister Bolojan thanked Ms. Dogioiu for accepting the responsibility, praising her commitment to public service.
In her new role, Ioana Dogioiu intends to continue serving the public, aiming to foster transparency and trust during a complex period for the country. She believes that anyone who can contribute now has a duty to do so, and she is personally reserving any doubts or fears she may have.
The appointment is part of an effort to improve communication between the government and society, with the executive aiming to strengthen dialogue in a climate that demands transparency, clarity, and trust. The source of the photo accompanying this article is Cateyeperspective/Dreamstime.com.
[1] Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announces the appointment of Ioana Dogioiu as government spokesperson. [2] Ioana Dogioiu expresses gratitude for the trust placed in her and describes her role as an honor and a challenging responsibility. [3] Ioana Dogioiu will replace Mihai Constantin, the previous government spokesperson. [4] The role of government spokesperson is considered challenging in the current context. [5] The executive aims to strengthen dialogue between the government and society with this appointment.
[1] In a press release, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced the appointment of Ioana Dogioiu as the spokesperson for the Romanian government, effective from early July 2025, marking her entrance into the realm of politics.[2] Ioana Dogioiu, the newly appointed government spokesperson, expressed her gratitude for the appointment and the trust placed in her, acknowledging the challenging responsibility that comes with the role amidst the country's current general-news landscape.
