Romania’s Premier Faces Ultimatum to Quit in Escalating Crisis

The biggest party in Romania’s ruling coalition warned it will withdraw ministers from the government, raising pressure on Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to step down and pushing the four-way alliance further to the brink of collapse.

The premier on Tuesday rejected the ultimatum saying he was ready to rule in a minority government and seek wider support from parliamentary political forces to pass reforms needed to secure billions in euros of European Union funds this year.