Romania's interim PM attends media briefing at Victoria Palace in Bucharest

Romania's interim Prime Minister Catalin Predoiu attends a media briefing at Victoria Palace in Bucharest, Romania, May 9, 2025.

Predoiu was named interim prime minister on Tuesday, following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu, who stepped down on Monday after the ruling Social Democratic Party withdrew from the governing coalition. Under Romania's Constitution, an acting prime minister may remain in office for up to 45 days. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Romania's interim Prime Minister Catalin Predoiu attends a media briefing at Victoria Palace in Bucharest, Romania, May 9, 2025.

Predoiu was named interim prime minister on Tuesday, following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu, who stepped down on Monday after the ruling Social Democratic Party withdrew from the governing coalition. Under Romania's Constitution, an acting prime minister may remain in office for up to 45 days. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Romania's interim Prime Minister Catalin Predoiu attends a media briefing at Victoria Palace in Bucharest, Romania, May 9, 2025.

Predoiu was named interim prime minister on Tuesday, following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu, who stepped down on Monday after the ruling Social Democratic Party withdrew from the governing coalition. Under Romania's Constitution, an acting prime minister may remain in office for up to 45 days. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)