Romanian president to name current PM to form government after Victor Ponta resigns following protests by 20000 people The embattled Romanian prime minister has announced the resignation of his government following large protests over a nightclub fire that killed more than 30 people.“I’m handing in my mandate. I’m resigning – and implicitly my government too,” Victor Ponta said, adding that he would stay on until a current government was in area. “I am obliged to take note of the legitimate grievances which exist in society. I hope handing in my and my government’s mandate will satisfy the demands of protesters.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com