Romanian Social Democrat leader says PM Ilie Bolojan should resign after no-confidence motion result Sorin Grindeanu , leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), said outgoing Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan should resign following the no-confidence vote on Tuesday, May 5, which led to the collapse of the government . The executive remains in an interim role until a new cabinet is formed. “I believe it would be normal for Ilie Bolojan to resign at this moment, even as interim prime minister, because we are talking about an overwhelming vote,” Grindeanu said after Parliament adopted the motion, as reported by News.ro .
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Sorin Grindeanu , leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), said outgoing Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan should resign following the no-confidence vote on Tuesday, May 5, which led to the collapse of the government . The executive remains in an interim role until a new cabinet is formed. “I believe it would be normal for Ilie Bolojan to resign at this moment, even as interim prime minister, because we are talking about an overwhelming vote,” Grindeanu said after Parliament adopted the motion, as reported by News.ro . He further called for swift political consultations to establish a new governing majority, stressing that PSD is ready to engage in negotiations but ruling out support for a minority government. “I can only speak on behalf of PSD: we are ready to quickly find a solution, we want to have a government as soon as possible, and all options are open,” he said. At the same time, Dominic Fritz, leader of the Save Romania Union (USR), rejected any possibility of cooperation with PSD in forming a new government. “The motion has passed, but we will not allow PSD and AUR to take Romania back into the past,” he said in a Facebook statement. Fritz accused the two parties of trying to halt reforms, arguing that “their greed costs - and will cost - Romanians dearly.” He confirmed that USR ministers will continue their work until a new government is appointed, but reiterated that the party will not enter negotiations with PSD. “You cannot govern with a partner that blocks reforms while keeping a backup majority with AUR,” he said. Meanwhile, from the National Liberal Party (PNL), Cătălin Predoiu, the party’s first vice-president, expressed regret over the collapse of the government, arguing that the situation could have been avoided through continued negotiations, Digi24 reported. He noted that the former ruling coalition had been formed with the goal of keeping Romania on a Euro-Atlantic path and ensuring economic stability. The no-conf
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· click + to trackRomania's political crisis is deepening as the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and nationalist party AUR prepare a joint no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's Liberal-led government following PSD's exit from the coalition. The motion is expected to be debated in May 2026, with AUR leader George Simion stating a vote could occur as early as May 5. According to parliamentary arithmetic, PSD and AUR together hold approximately 219 votes but need 233 signatures to pass the motion, requiring additional support from other parties.
The Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) and far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) have filed a no-confidence motion against the Ilie Bolojan government with 251 parliamentary signatures, exceeding the 233 votes needed for passage. The motion is scheduled for vote on May 5, 2026, and AUR leader George Simion indicated high confidence it will pass, citing voter demand for change and criticizing the government's taxation policies related to deficit reduction. The PM warned that political turmoil threatens investor confidence and Romania's ability to absorb EU funds.
ae98745c…openwatch.io →European Social-Democratic group PES signals support for Romania’s PSD amid government dismissal The Party of European Socialists (or PES) signaled its support for the Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the “swift formation of a pro-European government with renewed leadership” after PSD brought down the Liberal-led Ilie Bolojan government on Tuesday, May 5. In a press release, the European Social-Democrats said that “Romania needs clarity, stability and leadership that delivers for its citizens.” According to the political family, “a fully operational government is essential to secure European funding, ensure institutional continuity, protect jobs, safeguard social cohesion, and respond to ongoing cost-of-living pressures.” Moreover, PES stressed that the next government must prioritize social fairness, public investments, and social protection. “Romania needs a government that delivers stability and real improvements in people’s lives. This is not just about political agreements; it is about protecting citizens from economic uncertainty, strengthening social fairness, and restoring trust in democratic institutions.