Daily brief
Romania's pro-European Union coalition government collapsed after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, ousting his cabinet and ending the coalition's rule. The country's president stated that Romania will remain on a pro-Western path regardless of the vote. The political upheaval has raised doubts about the government's ability to implement fiscal reforms.
Bulgaria's president gave the mandate to form a government to election winner Radev, while Borissov pledged constructive dialogue in the new National Assembly.
New regulations for foreign workers in Romania were introduced.