(UTV|COLOMBO) – Viorica Dancila has been named as Romania’s first female PM following the sudden resignation of Mihai Tudose.
Ms Dancila, a member of the European Parliament, is regarded as an ally of the governing Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea.
President Klaus Iohannis says he wants her appointment approved quickly by parliament and a new government in place by 1 February.
Ms Dancila, 54, is Romania’s third prime minister in seven months.
The PSD has been gripped by a power struggle which also claimed former PM Sorin Grindeanu in June.
Courtesy: BBC
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