Romania’s government has fallen. Parliament voted overwhelmingly to remove Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

The vote exposed a stunning political split. The Social Democrats, once central to Bolojan’s coalition, joined forces with the far-right nationalist AUR party to bring down the government.

Their shared target was the government’s austerity programme, which critics say has deepened economic hardship and fuelled public anger.

Polls show the far-right AUR party are leading in the polls.

AUR leader George Simion accused the government of creating a recession and deepening hardship for ordinary Romanians.

President Nicusor Dan is now racing to appoint a new prime minister. Chronic political instability has plagued Romania since its 2012 constitutional crisis.

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Eusebiu Slavitescu

Former Romanian Diplomat and Political Analyst

Ana Otilia Nutu

Policy Analyst for the Expert Forum

Radu Magdin

Former Prime Ministerial Adviser in Romania and Moldova

and Global Analyst

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