Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) has accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'sabotaging Romania' after the PSD announced it would file a criminal complaint against the Bolojan government. The PSD's complaint targets unspecified grievances against the current administration.
Over 8.3 million Romanians contributing to Pillar II pension funds have seen significant increases in their accounts following the dismissal of the Bolojan Government, with some gaining up to 7,000 lei.
PNL Europarliamentarian Siegfried Mureşan highlighted that the Bolojan government positioned Romania among the leading states in EU fund absorption, questioning if this success led to its dismissal.
Europarliamentarian Rareș Bogdan criticized the Bolojan government, stating it 'announced many but achieved few,' and expressed hope for the installation of a new government within 72 hours.
The mandates of six interim ministers in Romania, who took over portfolios after the PSD party left the Bolojan Government, are set to expire today, prompting explanations from a former Constitutional Court judge on the situation.
PNL First Vice-President Ciprian Ciucu has publicly questioned President Nicușor Dan regarding unresolved issues following the dismissal of the Bolojan government three weeks prior. Ciucu stated he believes the PSD no longer needs protection.
Sorin Grindeanu has challenged a government ordinance concerning defense investments at the Constitutional Court. The ordinance was adopted by the Bolojan Government after it had already been dismissed, raising legal questions about its validity.
AUR Senator Petrişor Peiu claims that economic data published by the National Institute of Statistics confirms the failure of the Bolojan government, prompting AUR's intention to file a no-confidence motion.
USR President Dominic Fritz claims that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) ministers who resigned from the Bolojan Government left their respective ministries in an 'absolutely appalling state'.
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu claims that the markets delivered a verdict 'opposite to what was announced on all channels' after the dismissal of the Bolojan Government and that 'investors sent a clear signal' for...
Sorin Grindeanu of the PSD party has stated that the party is open to various government coalition options following the collapse of the Bolojan government. He discussed potential partnerships with parties like USR or AUR and the criteria for accepting a PNL premier.
The fall of the Bolojan Government in Bucharest has drawn significant attention from Russian media, with a major newspaper speculating about the potential rise of a pro-Russian politician.
George Simion, leader of the AUR party, announced the party's strategy following the dismissal of the Bolojan Government, stating their willingness to enter a new government. He also appealed to ethnic Hungarians to join AUR, citing legitimacy issues with UDMR.
The USR (Save Romania Union) has unanimously decided against forming a government majority with the PSD (Social Democratic Party) and will instead propose a political agreement to the Liberals, following the fall of the Bolojan government.
During its last session, the Bolojan Government considered two memorandums to increase salaries and bonuses by 6.5% at two agencies under the National Bank of Romania, but these proposals were subsequently withdrawn.
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu provides details on the Social Democrats' efforts to ensure the success of a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government.
A motion of no confidence has been filed against the Romanian government, potentially leading to its collapse as early as May. This development follows the announcement by the PSD party that all its appointed state secretaries and prefects in the Bolojan government have resigned.
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu expressed confidence that parliamentarians will vote for the no-confidence motion against the Bolojan Government, noting that it has more than 20 signatures above the required number.
The leader of AUR senators, Petrișor Peiu, stated on Tuesday, when the motion of no confidence against the Bolojan Government is expected to be submitted, announced the day before together with the…
Romania is facing a political crisis, marked by resignations of PSD ministers from the Bolojan government and ongoing tensions. The President has signaled follow-up consultations to address the escalating situation.
The Romanian parliamentary group 'Pace – Întâi România' announced its intention to submit a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government next week, though other parties like AUR claim they were not consulted.
Romania's AUR party, led by Senator Petrişor Peiu, announced its intention to file a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government, likely in May, and is considering potential support from the PSD.
Hubert Thuma, President of CJ Ilfov and a PNL leader, expressed dissatisfaction with the government's draft budget for 2026, encouraging Ilfov parliamentarians to propose amendments. He criticized the budget's formulation, stating there's no need for 'kamikaze pilots'.
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced an 'evaluation' of the Bolojan government, stating that no serious party remains in power out of inertia and criticizing the prime minister for 'victimizing himself'.
Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) have notified the Bucharest Court of Appeal and the General Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged 'legislative abuses' by the Bolojan Government, claiming it illegally adopted long-term policies despite being dismissed by Parliament.
Eugen Tomac provided explanations regarding a photograph showing him alongside President Nicușor Dan and the head of the SPP in Brussels. He also addressed whether Nicușor Dan was part of a plan to overthrow the Bolojan Government.
Andras Demeter, Romania's Minister of Culture, continues to perform his duties and sign documents 18 days after both resigning and being dismissed along with the entire Bolojan government through a no-confidence motion.
A month after the fall of the Bolojan government, the Romanian government crisis shows no signs of ending, as no party has promised clear support for the designated prime ministerial candidate, including the RMDSZ.
Three weeks after the Bolojan government's dismissal, the name of Romania's future prime minister remains unknown, with three main variants circulating in political circles.
The first poll conducted after the no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government indicates that AUR remains the main party in Romania, with 38-41% of voting intentions for parliamentary elections.
UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor, invited to 'Interviurile Digi24.ro', responded to George Simion's appeal for ethnic Hungarians to join AUR, stating that 'marketing tricks will not work' in the context of the no-confidence vote against the Bolojan Government.
The Covasna Tribunal has suspended the application of the prefect's order to reduce the number of positions in city halls by 30%, a measure based on Emergency Ordinance 7/2026 issued by the Bolojan Government, following a lawsuit filed by the National Trade Union.
The fall of the Bolojan government in Romania has created significant uncertainty in the energy market, potentially leading to new price increases for electricity, gas, and fuel.
President Nicușor Dan initiated informal discussions with leaders of parties from the former governing coalition to inform them about internal political decisions, following the dissolution of the Bolojan Government.
The European Green Party issued a strong criticism of the collaboration between Romania's PSD and AUR parties following the fall of the Bolojan government. They stated that the Romanian social democrats had crossed a 'red line' set by the Party of European Socialists.
PNL leaders are reportedly divided between remaining in government or moving to opposition after the Bolojan government fell, with some not ruling out new discussions with PSD, according to stenograms from a BPN meeting.
Moțiunea de cenzură votată împotriva guvernului Bolojan deschide o nouă perioadă de incertitudine politică în România, într-un moment în care economia țării se află în plin proces fragil de corecție…
The Romanian Leu continues its depreciation, with the Euro reaching a new historic high against it, just one day before a crucial no-confidence vote for the Bolojan Government in Parliament. The National Bank of Romania calculated the Euro/Leu average at 5.1998 lei for one Euro on Monday.
"Mathematically, there are greater chances of it passing than not passing. But politics is not mathematics. On the day of the vote, the calculations change," says Florin Negruțiu.
Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) appealed to "like-minded" liberals to vote for their motion of no confidence against the Bolojan government, drawing a sharp response from the National Liberal Party (PNL).
Ludovic Orban has publicly advised Nicușor Dan to prevent the fall of the Bolojan government, warning that if it collapses due to a PSD-AUR motion, Dan himself would become the next target in the current political crisis.
A fact-check revealed ten falsehoods in the speech of Bogdan Ivan, Minister of Energy and a highly applauded PSD leader, who convinced his colleagues to vote against the liberal Bolojan government. The PSD voted 97% against the current liberal prime minister.
Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) is analyzing scenarios, including the withdrawal of its ministers, ahead of an April 20 consultation on the future of the government led by Bolojan.
The vice-president of Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL), Ciprian Ciucu, warned that the party would not form a coalition with the Social Democrats (PSD) if the Bolojan government is ousted following an internal PSD poll.
Romania's Ministry of Economy has pledged to review the increased fixed asset threshold for Startup Nation aid, which rose from 2,500 to 5,000 lei as part of the Bolojan Government's economic recovery package.
Tensions rise in the Romanian coalition as the Social Democratic Party (PSD) officially warns the National Liberal Party (PNL) that its support for the Bolojan government depends on the 2026 budget.
The Agency for Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Enterprises (AMEPIP) has fined four former and current ministers of the Bolojan government in Romania for failing to appoint permanent heads to administrative boards.
Interim Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu explained her decision to join the National Liberal Party (PNL), stating it felt like an injustice after the Bolojan government was dismissed by a censure motion.
Professor Vlad Alexandrescu, president of the Group for Social Dialogue (GDS), discusses the fall of the Ilie Bolojan government and the GDS's early support for Nicușor Dan for president.
PSD officials are discussing strategies for forming a new Romanian government, with Daniel Zamfir stating that any cabinet is preferable to the Bolojan government. Sources indicate PSD will not vote for the Tomac government unless PNL and USR support the future cabinet.
Augustin Zegrean, former president of the Constitutional Court, suggested that PSD and AUR should not have dismissed the Bolojan Government without proposing an alternative governance solution, calling the political stalemate "comical."
Nearly three weeks after the Bolojan Government was dismissed by a no-confidence vote, Romanian political parties have failed to agree on forming a new government. New consultations with the president are expected to designate a new prime minister.
Petrişor Peiu, leader of AUR senators, has requested additional explanations from the Bolojan Government regarding repeated meetings with representatives of the German Schwarz group and the promotion of the company's services.
An emergency ordinance adopted by the Bolojan Government on May 5, which aimed to impose stricter rules on energy investors blocking grid capacity without delivering promised projects, will not be published in the Official Monitor following the government's collapse.
Former Tourism Minister Elena Udrea posted a video complaining about severe traffic congestion outside the capital, linking it to the fall of the Bolojan government and the economic situation.
A departing advisor from the Bolojan government criticized the proliferation of unnecessary and expensive infrastructure projects, such as bicycle paths, in rural areas of Romania, often undertaken by mayors with small budgets.
Nicu Ștefănuță, Vice-President of the European Parliament, warned that the dismissal of the Bolojan Government creates a context for a possible suspension of the president, stating that "Nicuşor Dan is not Traian Băsescu and will not withstand a suspension."
Leaders of Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) are holding a tense, hours-long meeting to decide on their strategy after the Bolojan government fell in Parliament, with the leadership already voting to uphold a previous decision.
Following the no-confidence vote against the Bolojan government, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced he would begin consultations to form a new, pro-Western government in a reasonable timeframe.
Nicușor Dan made his first public announcement following the dismissal of the Bolojan Government. He is scheduled to hold a press conference to provide further details.
Former Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu claims that the management scheme for the SAFE Program was actually established under the Bolojan Government, launching a new attack against the current premier.
George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), stated that he received offers from the National Liberal Party (PNL) and USR to support a potential government led by Ilie Bolojan. He confirmed discussions with both parties regarding this matter.
Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) have formally presented a no-confidence motion against the Liberal-led government and Prime Minister Bolojan in Parliament. The motion accuses the government of mismanaging public assets and seeks to remove the center-right administration.
President Nicușor Dan spoke on Tuesday in Croatia, on the day PSD and AUR filed a motion of no confidence against the Bolojan government, about maintaining Romania's pro-Western direction, in...
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has announced its intention to file a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government, citing an economic crisis in Romania.
The leaders of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) unanimously decided not to withdraw their ministers from the Bolojan government and confirmed that their parliamentarians will not vote for a no-confidence motion against the executive.
USR Minister Radu Miruță stated that the party would cease governance negotiations with PSD if they support a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government.
The Rector of the University of Bucharest warns that budget cuts decided by the Bolojan Government are harsher for education than for local administration, accusing the measures of lacking clear strategy and ignoring university differences.
Romanian entrepreneurs are reportedly negatively impacted by the Bolojan Government's economic recovery package, as an increase in the fixed asset threshold from 2026 is causing micro and small firms to lose money from European projects.