Coalition talks stall over budget cuts; PSD’s role is uncertain, while political factions accuse each other amid instability fears.
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Negotiations for forming a government are stalled because coalition partners could not agree on either easing or maintaining budget cuts, and they also failed to reach an agreement regarding the departure of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The National Liberal Party (PNL), the USR, and the RMDSZ are preparing for a minority government. The PSD insists on a pro-European government, possibly with expert cabinet support, until a new government is formed that can secure parliamentary majority to pass EU program legislation. However, the social democrats will not participate in future cabinet meetings, and other partners will take over leadership of various ministries; the RMDSZ received two ministries, with temporary leaders appointed for agriculture and health. The PSD is considering a vote of no confidence but hopes to renegotiate the coalition agreement soon. Parties accuse each other of maneuvering, with some suggesting an alliance with the AUR instead of the current grand coalition. Despite political instability fears, the head of state promised continued cooperation at the governmental level with pro-European parties, and it was confirmed that the liberal, center-right, and social democratic leaders will not form a government with the AUR. The Prime Minister emphasized that implementing reforms required by the recovery fund is the most urgent task, which must be completed by the end of August.
