Dăncilă Cabinet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dăncilă Cabinet |
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| 128th Cabinet of Romania | |
| Date formed | 29 January 2018 |
| Date dissolved | 4 November 2019 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Klaus Iohannis |
| Head of government | Viorica Dăncilă |
| No. of ministers | 27 |
| Member parties |
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| Status in legislature | Majority coalition (January 2017–August 2019)
174 / 329 (53%)
PSD minority government (August–November 2019)
154 / 329 (47%)
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| History | |
| Outgoing election | 2016 |
| Legislature term(s) | 2016–2020 |
| Predecessor | Tudose |
| Successor | Orban |
The Dăncilă Cabinet was a group of top government officials in Romania. It was the 128th government to lead the country. This cabinet was in charge from January 2018 to November 2019.
It was led by Viorica Dăncilă, who became the Prime Minister of Romania. She was the first woman ever to hold this important position in Romania's history.
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How the Dăncilă Government Started
The Dăncilă Cabinet officially began its work on 29 January 2018. Before they could start, the government needed approval from the Parliament. This approval is called a "vote of confidence."
Getting Parliament's Approval
On 29 January, the Parliament voted on whether to approve the new government. They voted with 282 votes in favor. This was more than enough votes to get the approval needed.
The government was supported by a group of political parties working together. These were the PSD and the ALDE. They formed a "coalition," which means they joined forces to have enough power in Parliament.
They also received support from other groups. These included the UDMR and other deputies who represented different national groups.
Why a New Government?
The Dăncilă Cabinet took over after the previous government, known as the Tudose Cabinet, resigned. This change meant a new team was ready to lead the country.
Key People in the Dăncilă Cabinet
The Dăncilă Cabinet had many important ministers. Each minister was in charge of a different area, like finance, defense, or health. Here are some of the main ministers and their roles:
| Position | Minister | Party | Date sworn in | Left office | |
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| Prime Minister | Viorica Dăncilă | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Public Administration | Paul Stănescu | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Environment | Grațiela Gavrilescu | ALDE | 29 January 2018 | 27 August 2019 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister without portfolio | Viorel Ștefan | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for the Implementation of Strategic Partnerships of Romania | Ana Birchall | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Internal Affairs | Carmen Dan | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 15 July 2019 | |
| Minister of Public Finance | Eugen Teodorovici | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Petre Daea | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Teodor Meleșcanu | ALDE | 29 January 2018 | 15 July 2019 | |
| Ramona Mănescu | Ind. | 24 July 2019 | 4 November 2019 | ||
| Minister of National Defense | Mihai Fifor | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 20 November 2018 | |
| Gabriel Leș | PSD | 20 November 2018 | 4 November 2019 | ||
| Minister of Justice | Tudorel Toader | Ind. | 29 January 2018 | 24 April 2019 | |
| Ana Birchall | PSD | 7 June 2019 | 4 November 2019 | ||
| Minister of Economy | Dănuț Andrușcă | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Communications and Information Society | Bogdan Cojocaru | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Health | Sorina Pintea | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Education | Valentin Popa | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Labor and Social Justice | Lia Olguța Vasilescu | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 20 November 2018 | |
| Minister of European Funds | Rovana Plumb | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Transport and Infrastructure | Lucian Șova | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Culture and National Identity | George Ivașcu (actor) | Ind. | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Youth and Sports | Ioana Bran | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Energy | Anton Anton | ALDE | 29 January 2018 | 27 August 2019 | |
| Minister of Tourism | Bogdan Trif | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Research and Innovation | Nicolae Burnete | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister of Waters and Forests | Ioan Deneș | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister for the Business Environment, Commerce and Entrepreneurship | Radu Oprea | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister-delegate for Relations with Parliament | Viorel Ilie | ALDE | 29 January 2018 | 27 August 2019 | |
| Minister-delegate for Romanians Abroad | Natalia Intotero | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
| Minister-delegate for European Affairs | Victor Negrescu | PSD | 29 January 2018 | 4 November 2019 | |
How the Government Ended
The Dăncilă Cabinet did not serve its full term. On 10 October 2019, the Parliament held another vote. This time, it was a "no-confidence vote."
What is a No-Confidence Vote?
A no-confidence vote is when Parliament decides if they still trust the government to lead. If the vote passes, it means the government must step down.
The vote to remove the Dăncilă Cabinet passed with 238 votes in favor. This meant the government had to leave office. The Dăncilă Cabinet officially ended on 4 November 2019. After this, a new government, led by Ludovic Orban, took over.
