Romania's Parliament gives vote of confidence to new Nicolescu government

What the sources report

The Romanian parliament gave a vote of confidence to the government of prospective prime minister Luca Nicolescu, after a months-long political deadlock. iefimerida.gr

The 55-year-old Nicolescu, a diplomat and former journalist, was the fourth candidate nominated by centrist president Nicusor Dan. iefimerida.gr

He received 280 votes, while 233 were required for approval. iefimerida.gr

The new government consists of left-wing politicians and technocrats and may have a short term in office. iefimerida.gr

The previous government fell in early May, when the Social Democrats, the largest parliamentary party, withdrew and filed a no-confidence motion together with the far-right opposition. iefimerida.gr

Where they differ

Euronews Ellinika reports 280 votes in favour versus 58 against. Euronews Greek

The same outlet writes that the previous prime minister is named Ilie Bolojan, while iefimerida.gr refers to him as Ilie Bologian. Euronews Greek iefimerida.gr