Mihai Fifor is the new Minister of Defence in Romania

Mihai Fifor will be the new Minister of Defence, replacing Adrian Tutuianu. Fifor will be relocated from the Ministry of Economy, where he has been working since June. The new Minister of Economy will be Gheorghe Simon, PSD deputy of Baia Mare.

President Klaus Iohannis has agreed with the proposals for Defence and Economy portfolios, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Liviu Dragnea, PSD leader, said in a press conference.