Alleged US ambassador involvement sparks probe into Romanian government collapse

An article alleges that US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle suggested she could bring down any government, referencing Romania during a March dinner in Athens. Romanian politicians Sorin Grindeanu of PSD and George Simion of AUR, both linked to Guilfoyle through separate meetings, have rejected claims that they discussed the fall of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government, insisting the conversations centered on the so-called Vertical Gas Corridor involving US firm Venture Global and Greek Atlantic-SEE LNG.

The controversy emerges after PSD’s April internal referendum, dubbed “Momentul Adevărului,” which triggered the coalition’s split and the subsequent vote of no confidence that removed the Bolojan cabinet. Critics are demanding a special parliamentary commission to investigate the alleged foreign influence and the involvement of energy companies in the political maneuvering. Grindeanu and Simion each issued statements to one outlet, labeling accusations of external interference as fabricated. The situation highlights tensions between Romania’s sovereign policy stance and external commercial interests in its energy sector.