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Interim PM Ilie Bolojan says meeting with Luca Niculescu will tackle PSD-AUR political crisis

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced a meeting with Luca Niculescu, the president-appointed premier candidate, to discuss ending the political crisis caused by PSD and AUR.

On Thursday, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said he will meet today at the PNL headquarters with Luca Niculescu, the candidate designated by the president for the premiership. In a Facebook post, Bolojan outlined that the talks will aim to end the political crisis triggered by PSD and AUR and to form a government with full authority. He listed priorities such as maintaining public services, adjusting the budget, curbing spending, and preparing next year's budget.

Bolojan warned that rising borrowing costs and high interest rates threaten public debt control, emphasizing the importance of fiscal discipline. He dismissed PSD's claims of "wild austerity" as irresponsible and argued that proper budget management means contesting privileges, not ignoring them.

Why it matters

The meeting could shape Romania's next government and its ability to address fiscal challenges and political instability.

How this story developed

  1. Oct 5 Luca Niculescu named premier candidate by Nicușor Dan, outlines first priorities
  2. Oct 6 President Dan formally nominated Luca Niculescu as prime‑ministerial candidate.

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Ilie BolojanLuca Niculescupolitical crisisbudget managementfull-power governmentPSDAURPNL
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