Cine e Luca Niculescu, premierul desemnat. 24 de ani jurnalist, 6 ani ambasador la Paris • Newsweek România

Luca Niculescu has been appointed as the candidate for Prime Minister of Romania, following consultations at the Cotroceni Palace. With a background in journalism and over six years as Romania's ambassador to France, he currently leads Romania's accession process to the OECD. Niculescu, born on April 25, 1971, in Bucharest, has a rich career in media, including roles as editor-in-chief and correspondent for major French media outlets. He transitioned to diplomacy in 2016 and served until 2022, representing Romania in various international organizations. He has received multiple awards, including the Legion of Honor from France. His appointment marks a shift from traditional political figures amid the current political crisis in Romania.