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Motreanu blames PSD for extending Romania's government formation crisis

PNL MEP Dan Motreanu accuses PSD of deliberately prolonging the stalemate over the new Siegfried Mureșan government, saying the party no longer has a valid excuse.

Europarliamentarian Dan Motreanu criticised PSD for rejecting the forthcoming Siegfried Mureșan government without examining its policy agenda or proposed ministers. He noted that PSD had more than four months to negotiate a solution but continued to point to Ilie Bolojan as the main obstacle, even though Bolojan is no longer in the running. Motreanu asserts that PSD now opposes a cabinet that could be formed without AUR and without Bolojan, contradicting its earlier stance.

He suggests the party seeks either a premier from its own ranks or a non-party figure who would still allow PSD to control the government. Motreanu also reminded that PSD had previously warned of urgent needs such as the 2027 budget, EU funds, energy, the economy and regional security, which now appear ignored. The president Nicușor Dan has designated Siegfried Mureșan as prime minister, and the nominee is set to present his program and cabinet to parliament for a confidence vote.

Why it matters

The dispute could delay the formation of a full-power Romanian government, affecting budget and policy decisions.

How this story developed

  1. Sep 16 Mureșan says Social Democrats allegedly invited Liberals to a new coalition
  2. Sep 17 President Nicușor Dan announced Siegfried Mureșan as his prime‑minister candidate.
  3. Sep 18 Mureșan launched a coalition drafting programme and a joint press briefing with party leaders was scheduled.
  4. Sep 21 President Dan signed the decree appointing Mureșan as prime‑ministerial candidate.

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government formationpolitical crisisPSD oppositionPNL criticismSiegfried MureșanIlie Bolojanbudget 2027EU fundsenergy policy
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