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Romanian Social Democrats Expect Support From Liberals In Dec 6 Presidential Runoff

Romanian social democrat leader and presidential candidate Mircea Geoana said Monday the social democrats believe in a majority created with the liberals, a majority already formed around prime minister nominee Klaus Johannis, which could function after December, with Johannis as prime minister.

Romanian Social Democrats Give Proposed Govt The Cold Shoulder

Romanian social democrat head Mircea Geoana said Monday the social democrat MPs will not attend the procedures involved in the confirmation of the Negoita government, so as not to legitimize, through their presence, "the parody" prepared by President Traian Basescu.

Romanian Leftists Continue To Back Johannis For PM

Romanian social democrat head Mircea Geoana said Saturday in Brasov that he refused a meeting request by designated Prime Minister Lucian Croitoru because "dialogue and consultations are pointless."

Romanian Govt Coalition Member PSD Maintains Political Support For Dan Nica

The leaders of the Romanian Social Democratic Party decided, Monday, by vote, to reiterate their political support for Dan Nica, and if Prime Minister Emil Boc dismisses minister Nica then all PSD ministers will resign, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Social Democrat MPs To Keep Backing Dan Nica As Interior Min

The Parliament groups of the Romanian PSD+PC alliance decided they will continue to support Dan Nica as interior minister, according to an announcement made by social democrat deputies leader Viorel Hrebenciuc.

Romanian Tourism Min Says Need For Govt Resources Will Keep Social Democrats At Bay

Romanian tourism minster Elena Udrea said in a press conference Tuesday that the social democrats are interested in remaining in power and they will vote for the law packs for which the government intends to take responsibility later in the day.

Romanian Social Democrats Ask Pres To Clarify Involvement Military Contracts

Romanian Social Democratic Party spokesman Bogdan Niculescu-Duvaz said Traian Basescu still has to clarify his involvement in his brother’s dealings or the potential military contracts signed by the company with the state.

Romanian Social Democrat Head To Nominate Party VP For Interior Min – Sources

Romanian social democrat leader Mircea Geoana will propose party vice president Liviu Dragnea for the position of interior minister, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Pres Attends Democrat Liberal Informal Meeting

Romanian president Traian Basescu arrived Saturday at the Diplomats’ Club, where an informal meeting of the Democratic Liberal Party is taking place regarding the state of negotiations with the social democrats and the Democratic Union of Magyars in Romania and the format of the next government.

Romanian Social Democrats Urge President To OK Teacher Salary Hikes

The Romanian social democrats reminded president Traian Basescu that Friday is the deadline for a decision on the law hiking teacher salaries, and added Basescu promised to promulgate this law, the party said in a press release Thursday.

Romanian Social Democrat Official Wants Cell Phones Banned In Voting Sections

The president of the National Council of the Romanian Social Democratic Party, Adrian Nastase, said he will suggest to social democrat representatives within the Central Electoral Office to request the prohibition of cell phones in voting sections.

Romanian Democratic Liberal Party Leadership Structure Decided

Romanian democrats and liberal democrats decided that the new party would be named the Democratic Liberal Party, under the presidency of Democratic Party president Emil Boc.

Romanian Democrats Submit Uninominal Vote Draft Law In Senate Tuesday

Romania’s Democratic Party, or PD, will submit Tuesday in Senate a draft law introducing the majority uninominal voting system in two rounds of elections, and cutting the number of lawmakers by 15%.