Six PSD ministers resign, triggering Romanian government crisis

13 articles · Updated · Balkan Insight · Apr 23

The resignations leave Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan without a parliamentary majority, as PSD declares him lacking democratic legitimacy and prepares to support a new pro-European government.
Bolojan refuses to step down, appointing interim ministers, while PSD and far-right parties plan no-confidence motions, raising fears of political instability and jeopardizing access to EU recovery funds.
The crisis follows unpopular fiscal reforms and rising far-right support, with analysts warning that a minority government could fuel public frustration and threaten Romania’s pro-European direction.

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