Eugen Bejinariu

Eugen Bejinariu (Romanian pronunciation: [e.uˈdʒen beʒiˈnarju]; born 28 January 1959, Suceava, Romania) is a Romanian politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (PSD). He served as interim prime minister of Romania between 21 and 28 December 2004, when prime minister Adrian Năstase, who had just been defeated in presidential elections by Traian Băsescu, resigned and became President of the Chamber of Deputies.

Eugen Bejinariu
Prime Minister of Romania Acting
In office 21 December 2004 – 28 December 2004
President	Traian Băsescu
Preceded by	Adrian Năstase
Succeeded by	Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu
Personal details
Born	(1959-01-28) 28 January 1959 Suceava, Suceava County, Romania
Political party	Social Democratic Party (PSD)

Bejinariu was appointed as interim prime minister at the request of resigning prime minister, Adrian Năstase, and confirmed by the new president Traian Băsescu to hold the office until a new prime minister was named. Bejinariu was the minister of government coordination in Năstase's cabinet, joining the government after a long stint as chairman of Romania's State Protocol Department (RAPPS). He was replaced as prime minister on 28 December 2004 by Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu.