Luca Niculescu este al 73-lea prim-ministru al României. Cine a fost primul șef de guvern din istoria țării? • Newsweek România

Luca Niculescu has been appointed as Romania's 73rd Prime Minister, following the historical establishment of the first unified government in 1862. The first Prime Minister, Barbu Catargiu, was assassinated just five months into his term. Niculescu, a former journalist and diplomat, faces a six-month grace period to prove his capability to lead. Catargiu's tenure was marked by controversy, particularly regarding a conservative land reform proposal that did not favor peasants. His assassination on June 20, 1862, remains shrouded in mystery, with suspicions pointing towards political motives. Other Romanian Prime Ministers have also faced assassination, highlighting the turbulent political history of the country.