Romania's PM resigns over austerity protests

Al Jazeera Monday 6th February, 2012

Emil Boc, Romania's prime minister, has resigned after weeks of nationwide protests against a slew of austerity measures and months before a parliamentary election. "It is the moment for important political decisions. From this point of view, I took the decision to give up the government's mandate," Boc said in a speech after a government meeting ...

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