Romania’s Parliament Rejects New Government, Deepening Election Risk

Romania’s parliament rejected the ruling coalition’s proposed new government, deepening a political crisis as parties trade barbs over governance. With the vote failing to clear a majority, the president is to nominate another candidate, and if that effort fails, snap elections could be triggered. Analysts warn that instability and populism may persist amid the country’s high budget deficit and inflation while the pro-Western coalition struggles to unite.