Nicușor Dan Proposed Veștea for PM While Tomac Was Still Considered

Designated Prime Minister Adrian Veștea has disclosed that Nicușor Dan had planned for him to replace Eugen Tomac as prime minister as early as mid-week. Veștea stated he met with President Dan on Wednesday, a time when Eugen Tomac was still being considered for the role. During this meeting, Veștea received general information regarding the country's political landscape.

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I met with the president on Wednesday. We spoke four days prior, but I wasn't sure this nomination would happen. On Wednesday, I had a hypothetical discussion; Tomac was supposed to build his majority to pass the government. Following the decisions of USR and UDMR, yesterday, last night, I had a rather long discussion with the president. I didn't have all the necessary information to know this decision would be made. It was his decision to communicate this today. I know the situation in the country is quite critical. Finding solutions to problems should concern us.

"I met with the president on Wednesday," Veștea explained. "We spoke four days prior, but I wasn't sure this nomination would happen. On Wednesday, I had a hypothetical discussion; Tomac was supposed to build his majority to pass the government. Following the decisions of USR and UDMR, yesterday, last night, I had a rather long discussion with the president. I didn't have all the necessary information to know this decision would be made. It was his decision to communicate this today. I know the situation in the country is quite critical. Finding solutions to problems should concern us."

Veștea emphasized that he was uncertain about the political developments during negotiations and that the scenario of Eugen Tomac not passing this stage was merely a prior hypothesis. He stressed his commitment to the role during what he described as a critical moment for Romania, vowing to expedite the formation of a new executive and complete negotiations swiftly. "I am a courageous person, and this has always characterized me. I have taken on important projects and made difficult decisions, from leaving the Râșnov City Hall to the County Council, building the airport, and serving as minister. I am not a coward and I take responsibility, regardless of the consequences."

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I am a courageous person, and this has always characterized me. I have taken on important projects and made difficult decisions, from leaving the Râșnov City Hall to the County Council, building the airport, and serving as minister. I am not a coward and I take responsibility, regardless of the consequences.

Veștea believes politicians must respond to challenges in difficult times without hesitation. "We are obliged, especially in such difficult moments, for a politician to respond to these requests. I have taken this on and am determined to see it through." The Liberal reiterated the primary goal is the swift investiture of a stable government, avoiding further political deadlock. "I am fully convinced there will be a government by the end of this week. I think we will move into a new phase. We are tired of this 40-day interim period and we all see the economic costs."

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We are obliged, especially in such difficult moments, for a politician to respond to these requests. I have taken this on and am determined to see it through.

Veștea announced he does not intend to use the maximum 10-day period allowed by the constitution for government formation, advocating for speed and pragmatism. "I will not use this term. I intend to act as quickly as possible. I don't think it's necessary to engage in debates, tensions, or attempts to sway others. We need to be practical."

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I am fully convinced there will be a government by the end of this week. I think we will move into a new phase. We are tired of this 40-day interim period and we all see the economic costs.