The Romanian government coalition is collapsing, and the UDMR (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania) is preparing to form a minority government

Thursday, Apr 23, 2026

HVG

Coalition talks collapse over budget cuts; PSD seeks new government while others consider alternatives.

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The Social Democrats (PSD) recalled their ministers after failing to reach agreements with coalition partners regarding easing or maintaining budget cuts, and also failed to agree on the departure of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The National Liberal Party (PNL), USR, and RMDSZ are preparing for a minority government. PSD stated it still desires an European-party government, possibly expert cabinet, until a new government is formed that ensures parliamentary majority for passing laws important for EU programs. However, the Social Democrats will no longer participate in government meetings, with other coalition partners taking over leadership of ministries; RMDSZ received two ministries, and Tánczos Barna and Cseke Attila are temporarily leading the agriculture and health ministries, respectively. PSD is considering a motion of no confidence as a last resort but hopes to renegotiate the coalition agreement in the coming weeks. Parties accuse each other, with some suggesting an alliance with AUR instead of the current grand coalition, while others claim informal talks occurred between PSD representatives and AUR politicians. Despite internal concerns about political instability leading to strengthening pro-Russian forces, Nicusor Dan promised continued European party cooperation at the governmental level, stating that liberal, center-right, and social democratic leaders ruled out forming a government with AUR. George Simion of AUR disagreed, claiming Nicusor Dan “betrayed” Romanian society given AUR’s support levels. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan emphasized the urgent need to implement reforms required by the recovery fund by the end of August.

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