Bolojan’s resignation sparks political flux; PSD and allies reject coalition with far-right, signaling a new government formation process.
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The Romanian legislature passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan with significant votes, supported by parties including PSD and AUR, along with two other far-right parties. Following this, it was suggested that a coalition consisting of PNL, USR, and RMDSZ might form a minority government without the PSD. However, the PSD stated they would not cooperate in a joint government with the far-right parties despite their earlier cooperation on the no-confidence motion. According to established procedure, the Romanian President will negotiate with parliamentary parties to appoint a new Prime Minister and request the formation of a government. The departing PM Bolojan indicated that the liberals remain willing to play an opposition role. An analyst noted that the PSD’s alliance with AUR against Bolojan’s pro-European government occurred after the cabinet initiated reforms in state companies and the energy sector, suggesting future elections might see competition between PNL, USR, and AUR. The text also provided background on Bolojan’s career, including his tenure as mayor of Cluj-Napoca and his role in leading a coalition government that implemented tax increases and property tax hikes, which sparked social unrest.
