Romania’s President Nicusor Dan nominates a new prime minister but does not consult the country’s governing parties, according to reporting by Deutsche Welle. The move triggers criticism from opponents who argue that the president’s approach violates established democratic norms and standard political procedures for forming a government. The coverage describes the dispute as centered on how the president engages governing parties during the selection of a prime minister, with critics saying consultation should occur before a nomination is made. Supporters or defenders of the president’s decision are not detailed in the provided sources. The reports indicate that the nomination is currently the subject of political backlash, with attention focused on the process rather than on specific policy promises from the proposed prime minister. As Romania proceeds, the controversy is expected to shape negotiations over government formation and the broader debate about institutional checks and the president’s role in appointments.