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United States Ambassador in Bucharest Adrian Zuckerman hails the investiture of the new Orban Government and appreciates "the people of Romania for having united in this time of crisis to address a problem of global magnitude." "On behalf of President Trump I wish to express my deep appreciation to the people of Romania for having united in this time of crisis to address a problem of global mag

President Klaus Iohannis will designate Ludovic Orban for the Prime Minister office, according to some Liberal sources. The head of state on Friday had consultations with the parliamentary parties and formations in a teleconference system, aimed at designating a candidate to the Prime Minister office.

President Klaus Iohannis has called on parliamentary parties and formations for talks on Friday for the appointment of a new prime minister. "I have decided to call on the parliamentary parties for consultations tomorrow, at 13:00hrs. I am urging Parliament to work quickly so that next week a government may be voted in office," Iohannis said Thursday at Cotroceni Presidential Palace.

Florin Citu has resigned as prime minister-designate, the Presidential Administration said on Thursday. The source also says President Klaus Iohannis has taken note of Citu's decision and will hold a news briefing in the evening. AGERPRES (RO - author: Florentina Peia, editor: Claudia Stanescu; EN - author: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu, editor: Adina Panaitescu)

President Klaus Iohannis has stated on Wednesday that "people expect a recoil in economy" after the coronavirus crisis is over, adding that a plan of measures is in the making. "It's very clear, and this is something that I have also learned from the other European leaders, that people expect a recoil in the economy after the coronavirus crisis ends.

President Klaus Iohannis conveyed a message to his Italian counterpart Segio Matterella in which he showed Romania's availability to collaborate in order to find the best solutions and measures regarding the eradication of the novel coronavirus, showing that the Romanian authorities remain engaged and vigilant in order to contain the spreading of the virus.

Romania demands 'real support' from the EU

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday was awarded the European Prize Coudenhove-Kalergi 2020, a distinction he said honoured him. "I am honoured to have been awarded the Coudenhove-Kalergi 2020 Prize," said Iohannis.

President Klaus Iohannis gave assurances on Thursday that there is no real reason for panic in the context of the situation generated by the occurrence of coronavirus cases in Europe and a confirmed case in Romania, mentioning that the responsible institutions have taken all measures to prevent the spread of this virus in our country and limit its negative effects.

President Klaus Iohannis held consultations on Wednesday with the parliamentary parties and formations after Ludovic Orban resigned as Prime Minister-designate.