Romania govt collapses in no-confidence vote

Romania’s beleaguered left-wing government collapsed in a no-confidence vote yesterday, paving the way for the president to appoint a new prime minister. The collapse comes just weeks before a presidential election and amid controversy over the country’s nominee for EU commissioner. Prime Minister Viorica Dancila lost her parliamentary majority in August when the junior coalition partner of her Social Democrats (PSD), withdrew support, citing major disagreements.