Politics & Government Guide · RomaniaPolitics & Government Guide in Romania
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Romania operates as a semi-presidential republic with President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan leading since mid-2025 following turbulent elections marred by foreign interference allegations. The bicameral Parliament features a coalition government amid ongoing political realignments. Civil liberties are generally respected in this multiparty democracy with regular power rotations.
Government Type
Semi-presidential republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Nicușor Dan(since 2025)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan(National Liberal Party)since 2025
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Center-right
Centre
Voting Rights
Romanian citizens over 18 can vote in all elections. EU citizens resident in Romania can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Supreme Court annulled first round of presidential election due to Russian interference
- Nicușor Dan elected President on May 26, 2025
- Ilie Bolojan appointed Prime Minister and confirmed on June 23, 2025
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