Nicusor Dan appoints Eugen Tomac as PM, sparking political maneuvering among Romanian parties regarding national unity and EU integration goals.
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Nicusor Dan has entrusted the “grey eminence” concerning Romania’s international relations and issues involving ethnic Romanians abroad to Eugen Tomac, the Prime Minister candidate proposed by the National Liberal Party after Ilie Bolojan’s government faced a no-confidence motion from the far-right AUR and the Social Democrats (PSD). Tomac, who is foreign-born, has focused his career on representing the Romanian diaspora, working as an expert for Romania regarding Ukraine, Moldova, and the post-Soviet region. His nomination has led to differing reactions: the PSD is reportedly negotiating with Dan’s circle to facilitate a return to government, while the PNL remains cautious. The center-right Alliance criticizes the PSD’s governing ambitions rather than Tomac himself. The far-right AUR insists on nominating only its own candidate, and the RMDSZ also questions giving a mandate to a non-parliamentary politician. Furthermore, Tomac’s involvement in a controversial transaction regarding Radio Chisinau has complicated relations with the RMDSZ. Hotnews.ro suggests that Dan sought a candidate who supports the union of Moldova and Romania and could complicate cooperation between the PSD and AUR.
