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Why did Victor Ponta's cabinet resign in 2015?

  • Election loss

  • Plagiarism Scandal

  • Colectiv nightclub fire

  • Financial Crisis

Answer

The Colectiv nightclub fire in Bucharest, Romania, on October 30, 2015, claimed the lives of 64 people and injured hundreds more, triggering public outrage and widespread protests against the government's handling of the crisis. Prime Minister Victor Ponta's cabinet ultimately resigned on November 4 amid mounting pressure and allegations of corruption and mismanagement, leading to a period of political instability and early elections in December.
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