Romania's Government Collapse Threatens EU Funding and Credit Ratings

Adrian Vestea failed to secure 233 required votes, securing only 189.
Centrist President Nicusor Dan nominated Vestea to rebuild a pro-European government after the previous coalition collapsed in May.
Liberal Party refused to support Vestea.
Far-right AUR refused to back Vestea.
AUR polls at 38-41% and opposes aid for Ukraine.
President Dan must nominate new PM within 10 days.
Political science professor Sergiu Miscoiu said minority governments have challenges but are democratically transparent.
Crisis threatens EU funds and credit ratings.
President can dissolve parliament and trigger early elections if two PMs fail within 60 days.
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