Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court.

Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.

Romania's Social Democrat Party (PSD) opted out of coalition talks, prolonging a political impasse following the annulment of a recent presidential election. The PSD, winners of a parliamentary majority,

Romania's outgoing president Klaus Iohannis is expected to designate leftist Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to form a new government on Monday after three pro-European parties agreed to the details of a parliamentary majority.

Romanian lawmakers have voted to support a new pro-European coalition government led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The move ends a political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election.

A new government took office in the Romanian capital Bucharest on Monday as the country faces a deep political crisis. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis tasked incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu with forming the new government.

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The coalition formed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL) has been endorsed by lawmakers with 240 votes in favour, seven more than needed.