Constitutional Court to rule on SAFE program ordinance amid parliamentary-government dispute
The Constitutional Court will consider a petition from Chamber President Sorin Grindeanu questioning the legality of OUG 38/2026, issued by the former Bolojan government after it lost parliamentary confidence.
The Constitutional Court has scheduled a hearing to examine a challenge lodged by Chamber President Sorin Grindeanu regarding OUG 38/2026, which incorporates provisions for Romania's participation in the SAFE program. Grindeanu asserts that after the Parliament passed a motion of no confidence against the Bolojan government, the executive was limited to current-administration tasks and could not issue a legislative-type ordinance.
He further points out that several provisions of the ordinance were already under parliamentary consideration, suggesting an overreach by the executive. The request seeks a declaration of a constitutional conflict between Parliament and the government and orders the caretaker cabinet to confine its actions to administrative matters while legislative procedures continue unabated.
Why it matters
The ruling will clarify whether a caretaker government can enact substantive regulations, impacting Romania's ability to join the SAFE program.
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