Ștefan Radu Oprea has been proposed as the Minister of Defense in the Luca Niculescu government. Oprea currently serves as a spokesperson for the PSD, a senator, and has prior experience as a minister and Secretary-General of the Government. Born in June 1970, he graduated from the Technological Machinery Faculty of the University of Petroleum and Gas in Ploiești in 1994. Previously, Oprea faced legal proceedings, having been sent to trial; however, the High Court ultimately dismissed the case against him. Details regarding his previous work experience remain limited based on currently available information. His nomination is already attracting attention given his past legal challenges and prominent position within the PSD. The appointment is now subject to further review and potential parliamentary approval.