Romanian parliament selects fresh leaders for Senate and House of Deputies
The Romanian Parliament has named new leaders for its two chambers in accordance with the formation of a fresh administration, helmed by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. In the spotlight are Sorin Grindeanu and Mircea Abrudean.
Grindeanu, now the president of the Chamber of Deputies, triumphantly secured 201 votes, thwarting main rival Ionel Goidescu of SOS, who received a measly 20 votes in the final voting round, according to Euronews Romania.
As for the background, Grindeanu serves as the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation. Replacing Ciprian Șerban, who shifted to the Minister of Transport in the new government, Grindeanu also shoulders the role as interim president of the PSD post-Ciolacu's departure.
Meanwhile, Abrudean takes the helm as the president of the Senate, succeeding Bolojan, who vacated the position to assume the prime ministership. Before this, Abrudean held prominent roles, including serving as Secretary General of the government with ministerial rank and holding the vice presidency in the Senate.
The parliament also welcomed two new judges to the Constitutional Court of Romania: Mihai Busuioc and Csaba Asztalos. They replace Marian Enache and Livia Stanciu, whose tenures expire on July 13.
WRITTEN BY Irina Marica
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Interesting Fact:- Sorin Grindeanu emphasized the necessity of balancing the government and opposition in his preference for legislative proposals that clearly demonstrate budgetary coverage.
Additional Insight:- Mircea Abrudean's election was supported by the ruling coalition, receiving 89 votes and 28 against in the Senate.
- The policy-and-legislation agenda of the new Romanian administration, headed by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, may witness significant changes under the leadership of Sorin Grindeanu, the newly-elected President of the Chamber of Deputies, who has emphasized the importance of balancing the government and opposition in his legislative proposals.
- The politics of Romania's general news cycle has been dominated by the recent elections of new leaders in the Romanian Parliament, with Mircea Abrudean assuming the presidency of the Senate, a move that saw support from the ruling coalition and highlights the dynamics of the country's political landscape.
