Dancila's government

European Commission President-elect Ursula Von der Leyen on Tuesday rejected the fourth candidate proposed by Romania to represent it on the new Commission - whose constitution is being delayed by the problems in finding a suitable Romanian member.

The Romanian centre-right opposition will attempt once more to oust the Social Democratic-led government next Thursday, when a fresh motion of no-confidence is set to be voted on in a joint session of the two chambers of parliament.

Unlike past motions that failed to rally enough MPs, this move to remove Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stands better chances.