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Luca Niculescu, the designated Prime Minister, is optimistic about forming a government and has made progress in negotiations with USR. He prefers a political or mixed cabinet and aims for a minimal six-month agreement with parties. Niculescu is preparing for a government that could last two years, although the likelihood of a coalition with PSD, PNL, and UDMR is low. USR is unwilling to support a government including PSD, while PNL seeks to back Niculescu only if they can later move to opposition.