Romania’s president has nominated current Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government in an effort to resolve a political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. The coalition, which includes the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and National Liberal Party (PNL), aims to regain citizens’ trust amid anti-establishment sentiment and far-right nationalist gains in parliament. The new government will need approval from lawmakers and will also feature a common pro-European candidate in the presidential rerun, following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
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Unemployment to hold steady as pay packets swell
Australia's unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.1% with the addition of about 20,000 jobs in May, following a significant rise in April. Meanwhile, advertised salaries have increased by 3.6% year-on-year, though May's growth was just 0.2%, indicating a tightening job market and real wage gains, as noted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in anticipation of potential tax reforms. Need More Context? 🔎
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