Romania’s parliament has removed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan after lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion against his centre-right government, deepening political uncertainty in Bucharest.
The vote followed the withdrawal of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) from the governing coalition led by Bolojan’s National Liberal Party (PNL). The PSD later backed efforts alongside the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to unseat the government.
President Nicușor Dan is now expected to begin consultations with political parties to form a new coalition administration or appoint a new prime minister.
Key developments:
- Romania faces pressure to complete reforms required to unlock around €11 billion in EU funding.
- A prolonged political crisis could increase concerns over Romania’s public finances and credit rating.
- AUR leader George Simion called for snap elections, though early elections remain unlikely.
- Bolojan became the seventh Romanian prime minister removed through a no-confidence vote since 1989.
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