Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
Romania's pro-European coalition collapsed after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan failed a no-confidence vote, triggering fresh turmoil in the country. The vote was initiated by the leftist Social Democratic Party and the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians party.
Romania's pro-European coalition government collapsed after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan failed a no-confidence vote in Parliament. The motion was submitted by the leftist Social Democratic Party and the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians party. 281 lawmakers voted in favor, while four voted against. Bolojan's center-right National Liberal Party and coalition partners abstained. Romanian President Nicusor Dan called for calm, stating that negotiations to form a new government are underway. Romania has faced instability since the annulment of a presidential election in December 2024 and struggles with a high budget deficit, inflation, and a technical recession. The PSD had disagreed with Bolojan's austerity measures, including tax hikes and public-sector wage freezes.
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