Romania’s new cabinet was installed on Monday

Romania’s parliament approved a new government on Monday. The Cabinet was installed during a ceremony in the evening.

The government was approved by 284 votes and 92 votes against the Cabinet.

Victor Ponta, the new Prime Minister, remarked after the results were announced:

“I am honored and proud to have gained your vote today and I hope I will not disappoint you. I would like to thank my colleagues for voting a Social Democrat prime minister and to assure them I will vote a liberal president, as well.”