Romanian lawmakers narrowly approved a new pro-European coalition government on Monday, led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move seeks to end a political crisis sparked by far-right

A new government took office in the Romanian capital Bucharest on Monday as the country faces a deep political crisis. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis tasked incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu with forming the new government.

Romania's outgoing president Klaus Iohannis designated leftist Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to form a new government on Monday after three pro-European parties agreed details of a coalition that gave them a parliamentary majority.