Romanian government survives no-confidence vote over corruption decree

James Glenday reported this story on Thursday, February 9, 2017 08:22:57

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The Romanian Government has survived a no-confidence vote, which was triggered by mass protests that have plunged the country into a political crisis.

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets over the past week, angry about plans to decriminalise some forms of corruption.

The Prime Minister has back flipped on his proposal and is now urging the country to unite, but more protests are planned.

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Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu, Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu

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