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The meeting between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan to nominate the Prime Minister failed, leaving Romania in political uncertainty.
Miruna Brosban

Politics
Credit: Vadim Ghirda / AP / Profimedia
Negotiations between President Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan, the favorite for Prime Minister, ended without an agreement on fiscal measures, in particular the VAT increase. Bolojan proposed to increase VAT from 19% to 21%, but Nicușor Dan refused, remaining firm. After the meeting, the Liberals asked for clarification and PSD announced that it would not support a technocrat government. All parties involved are holding emergency meetings to discuss the current political deadlock.
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ALERTĂ | Negocierile între Nicușor Dan și Ilie Bolojan au eșuat. Desemnarea premierului, amânată pe termen nedefinit

TVA, mărul discordiei dintre președinte și partide în desemnarea premierului. Compromisul de 1% care ar debloca situația

Negocierile au eșuat. Nu există un consens politic pentru a susține un viitor guvern