| ID | 135001 |
| Title Proper | Much contest, little censure |
| Other Title Information | motions in the Romanian Parliament (1989–2012) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Stan, Lavinia ; Vancea, Diane |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) |
No-confidence motions introduced in the Romanian parliament in 1989–2012 represented important tools of legislative control over the executive. Simple and censure motions employed by the opposition against the government tackled the most important issues affecting the country, the government's perceived failure to enact its programme, and areas considered a priority by the opposition. During the first 23 years of post-communism as many as 140 no-confidence motions were introduced, but only 13 were adopted, of which only two unseated the cabinet. Nevertheless, motions gave the opposition public attention and an occasion to present its point of view. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.66, No.10; Dec.2014: p.1629-1648 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 66 No 10 |
| Standard Number | Democracy |