Romanian Protests Put Ruling Party Under Renewed Pressure
- Nationwide demonstrations attract 100,000 people, TV estimates
- Social Democrats meet Monday to discuss new cabinet lineup
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Romania’s ruling party came under renewed pressure as protests gripped major cities at the weekend, a response to recent political turmoil and planned changes to the judiciary.
Local television estimated that about 100,000 people demonstrated Saturday amid heavy snow, showing their dissatisfaction with the Social Democrats and what they see as attempts to weaken anti-corruption initiatives. Talks to determine the makeup of Viorica Dancila’s new government, the Black Sea nation’s third in a year, may drag on for several more days.