Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister

Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated Adrian Vestea as prime minister-designate on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in a bid to end a political crisis after his previous candidate withdrew. Vestea, a 52-year-old member of the National Liberal Party and the president of Brasov County Council, now has ten days to form a government and secure a parliamentary vote of confidence.

The nomination follows the withdrawal of the previous candidate, Eugen Tomac, a Member of the European Parliament who had been tasked with forming a government of technocrats. Tomac formally withdrew his mandate on Sunday morning, acknowledging he lacked the necessary support from parliamentary parties. In announcing the new nomination, President Dan stated that a political government solution was now the appropriate path forward.

Vestea, who served as development minister from 2023 to 2024, stated his intention to form a political government that would undertake real reforms and keep Romania on a pro-Western path. He emphasized a focus on development, stating he would prioritize it from his first day in office. President Dan endorsed Vestea’s nomination, citing his extensive administrative experience as a...