Eugen Tomac Continues Government Formation Talks, Rules Out AUR Discussions

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac is actively engaged in securing parliamentary support for his proposed government, holding discussions with various parties and parliamentary groups on Tuesday, June 9. Tomac has made it clear that negotiations with the AUR party are off the table, stating he will not engage with parties that vote against the national interest. He criticized AUR's past actions, deeming them detrimental to the public good.

Tomac's agenda includes meetings with representatives from UDMR, the United for Romania group, PACE - First Romania, and POT. He has already held discussions with PNL, PSD, and USR. The prime minister-designate aims to present the final government composition by Wednesday, emphasizing his preference for a technical government comprising apolitical professionals.

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I have no reason to discuss with parties that vote against the national interest.

Several potential ministerial appointments have been floated. Sorin Costreie is being considered for the Education portfolio, while Dănuț Nicolaescu, Romania's current ambassador to NATO, is a candidate for the Ministry of Defense. Luca Niculescu is proposed for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For the Economy and Health ministries, Tomac indicated that multiple options are under review. He is seeking two to three candidates for each ministerial position to ensure a strong, professional cabinet.

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I respect everyone's electoral choices, but I will never accept and will not understand parties that, through concrete actions, act against the national interest. AUR has had such behavior several times.