Romanian Prime Minister designate Luca Niculescu, left, speaks to media after being nominated to form a government by Romanian President Nicusor Dan, right, at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.,Image: 1140798450, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required., Model Release: no , Pictured: Luca Niculescu,Nicusor Dan , Credit line: Alexandru Nechez / AP / Profimedia

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BUCHAREST, Oct. 5, 2026 -- Luca Niculescu attends a press conference in Bucharest, Romania, Oct. 5, 2026. Romanian President Nicusor Dan designated Luca Niculescu, state secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to form the government on Monday evening, according to Romania's national news agency Agerpres.,Image: 1140826878, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no , Credit line: Cristian Cristel / Xinhua News / Profimedia