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.

Primarul Craiovei și lider important în PSD, Lia Olguța Vasilescu, a declarat că social-democrații nu exclud nicio posibilitate cu privire la noua formulă de guvernare, după căderea guvernului Bolojan. Ea spune că primarii PNL nu vor accepta să intre în Opoziție.