Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser, Eugen Tomac, as prime minister on Thursday. The move is an effort to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking and driven the leu currency to record lows.
The nomination aims to stabilize the country's financial situation by securing access to European Union funds and tackling one of the widest budget deficits in the EU.
Tomac, 44, is a member of the European Parliament and the leader of a party not currently in Romania's legislature. Following the announcement, Tomac stated that he would propose a technical government, not a political one.
Tomac now has 10 days to form a government and secure a vote of confidence from parliament.