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PNL MEP Rareș Bogdan Says He’d Leave EU Parliament for Luca Niculescu Government

European Parliament member Rareș Bogdan said he would give up his seat to join a government led by Luca Niculescu, prioritising Romania’s interests over personal comfort.

Rareș Bogdan, a member of the European Parliament for Romania’s National Liberal Party, announced his willingness to abandon his EU mandate to become part of a future government headed by Luca Niculescu. In an interview, he emphasized that personal comfort cannot outweigh the country’s needs, citing struggling entrepreneurs, desperate pensioners and soaring prices. Bogdan described the political class as creating absurd obstacles that hinder development, and he sees an opportunity for a genuine right-wing administration based on conservative principles.

He stressed that such a government should focus on improving the business environment, raising GDP and reducing the fiscal deficit. The statement reflects his desire to shift from a European role to direct national governance.

Why it matters

His possible move could reshape Romania's political dynamics and affect the balance between EU and national priorities.

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