The Party of European Socialists (or PES) signaled its support for the Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the \u201cswift formation of a pro-European government with renewed leadership\u201d after PSD brought down the Liberal-led Ilie Bolojan government on Tuesday, May 5.<\/p>\n
In a press release, the European Social-Democrats said that \u201cRomania needs clarity, stability and leadership that delivers for its citizens.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the political family, \u201ca 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.\u201d Moreover, PES stressed that the next government must prioritize social fairness, public investments, and social protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRomania needs a government that delivers stability and real improvements in people\u2019s 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. Social democrats stand ready to support a path forward that puts people first,\u201d said PES Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck.<\/p>\n
The Romanian government, headed by Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan, collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote<\/a> in Parliament on Tuesday, May 5. The motion, backed by PSD and the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians, garnered 281 votes in favor, well above the 233 required.\u00a0<\/p>\n Before exiting the centrist governing coalition, PSD repeatedly clashed with the Liberal prime minister over fiscal measures and ultimately withdrew its support for the PM.<\/p>\n PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu also mentioned that PSD has \u201cdiluted its left-wing identity\u201d by backing a prime minister who favors cutting public expenses.<\/p>\n A popular regional leader before taking on the premiership, Bolojan used his political capital to pass a series of tax hikes<\/a>, including VAT and local taxes, to tackle a 8.65% deficit<\/a> in 2024 reached during the mandate of PSD prime minister Marcel Ciolacu.\u00a0<\/p>\n