Ilie Bolojan says PNL may back Niculescu government despite political risks

Ilie Bolojan outlined why the National Liberal Party may choose to endorse Luca Niculescu’s government, despite the party’s ability to refuse. He warned that a refusal, though politically comfortable, would generate massive costs for Romania, including worsening budget shortfalls and higher borrowing rates. Bolojan stressed that voting for the technocratic prime minister involves political and personal liabilities for the PNL.

He described one outlet crisis as a five-month political deadlock that threatens essential services such as health care. The party plans a final decision by week’s end and has signaled it could trigger a motion of censure before April if the agreed terms are violated.