Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on June 4, 2026, ending a month-long political crisis that followed the collapse of the previous government [1, 2, 3, 4]. The pro-European coalition fell apart about four weeks earlier when the Social Democrats withdrew support and joined the far-right opposition in passing a no-confidence vote [1, 4].

Tomac, 44, is currently a Member of the European Parliament and leader of a party without seats in Romania’s Parliament [1, 2, 3, 4]. He was previously a founding member and president of the League of Young Romanians Everywhere and has served in government roles focusing on Romanians abroad [2]. He was elected MEP in 2019 and re-elected in 2024 under the United Right Alliance, sitting with the Renew Europe group [2].

President Dan said, "Because parties did not get along, the only possible solution is a prime minister who is independent of the parliamentary parties" [1]. Tomac has 10 days to present his proposed cabinet and win a parliamentary vote of confidence, according to constitutional rules. His cabinet will consist mainly of technocrats as political parties have failed to agree on a majority coalition [1, 2, 3, 4].

The president indicated the new government must preserve a pro-Western stance, uphold financial stability, accelerate reforms needed to secure 8.6 billion euros in EU recovery funds, and clarify budget plans for 2027 [1, 4]. Those reforms must be implemented by August 2026 to meet the European Commission’s deadline for accessing the funds [1, 4]. However, the fragmented parliament raises concerns about Tomac’s ability to secure support for controversial measures, such as public sector wage legislation [1, 4].

The political crisis contributed to Romania’s currency, the leu, falling to historic lows [1, 3, 4]. Despite instability, early parliamentary elections appear unlikely, with the next scheduled vote set for 2028 [1, 4].

Tomac’s immediate deadline to present his government for parliamentary approval falls between June 14 and June 15, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4].