AEP chief warns of institutional deadlock if snap elections and presidential suspension coincide

Adrian Țuțianu said that Romania risks a historic institutional impasse if a dissolved Parliament, an interim government and a suspended president overlap, which would cripple state functions. He confirmed that early elections can be held, but the existing legal framework fails to meet the constitutional three-month deadline without swift legislative changes. The cost of a snap vote is estimated at roughly 30% higher than the 2024 parliamentary election, raising concerns about funding without a budget revision.

The AEP is also drafting reforms to tighten party financing, curb illegal online political ads, and regulate influencer-driven campaigning under EU rule 900/2024. Țuțianu highlighted the need for coordinated action with bodies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CNA, ANCOM and the European Commission to address cyber-security threats and ensure the integrity of the electoral register. He concluded that while the scenario of a simultaneous presidential suspension and snap election is theoretically possible, it would be disastrous and must be avoided through legislative and institutional preparedness.