PSD leaders clash over premier Ilie Bolojan's exit and alleged fund transfers

PSD leaders gathered for a National Political Bureau meeting to discuss strategy regarding the Niculescu government. Party president Sorin Grindeanu accused premier Ilie Bolojan of seeking to exit his post at lightning speed to escape accountability for Romania's economic challenges. He also criticized the governing coalition for its handling of parliamentary votes.

Meanwhile, Craiova mayor Lia Olguța Vasilescu condemned Bolojan's policies, saying that local authorities were deprived of important funding and that a sizable share was allegedly transferred to the Capital City Hall as a prize for Ciprian Ciucu. The session came after President Nicușor Dan named Luca Niculescu prime minister, marking the fourth attempt to form a cabinet after previous failures. Grindeanu stressed that PSD's participation in any future government hinges on a transparent parliamentary majority and a program that includes economic and social measures aligned with social-democratic values.