The protests Protest were fueled by the austerity measures applied Using in May 2010 , but also by the unpopularity of Băsescu-backed Boc government .

The political situation precipitated Causation , so Prime Minister Emil Boc decided Deciding to step down on 6 February 2012 .

On the morning of 5 February 2012 , Prime Minister Emil Boc announced Expressing_publicly his resignation Change_of_leadership because of the protests Protest .