Scandal-hit government opposes Laura Codruta Kovesi's bid to lead EU agency

Leader of ruling Social Democrats is among those who will benefit from planned reforms

EU leaders hope nation’s politicians will put aside differences for duration of presidency

First term in presidency comes against backdrop of domestic political turbulence

Brussels said to want a ‘truce’ between scandal-hit government and critics

President Klaus Iohannis calls government an "accident" that has "gone off the rails"

Brussels fears Romania is following Hungary and Poland by weakening rule of law

Only 20% of voters turned out, below the 30% needed

Government rallies its rural base amid street protests and EU criticism

The EU and US fear Bucharest is backsliding on corruption and rule of law

Legal travails and street protests sparked challenge to Social Democrat boss

Police and officials defend actions after 450 people hurt at Bucharest rally

Government succeeds in forcing president to fire Laura Codruta Kovesi

Council of Europe calls for a halt to sweeping criminal justice reforms

Fragmented opposition fails to topple government accused of of weakening criminal laws

Liviu Dragnea urged to ‘just disappear’ from politics after second criminal conviction

Scandal-plagued ruling party PSD accuses ‘shadow state’ of persecuting officials

Defiant ruling party plans major rally and wants top prosecutor fired

Murder of reporter Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend triggered government crisis and major protests

Since reporter Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend Martina Kusnirova were found shot dead, prime minister Robert Fico has fought to shield hisparty from any responsibility