• The Romanian parliament voted no confidence in the center-right government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, toppling it less than a year after it came to power.
  • The Social Democratic Party (PSD) played a key role, leaving the coalition and allying with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) to bring down the government.
  • Bolojan accused the opposition of a ‘fake, cynical and artificial’ no-confidence motion, stressing that any country facing crises should stabilize the government, not bring it down.
  • Political instability could worsen Romania’s economic situation, as it must implement reforms by August to receive about €11 billion from EU funds.
  • President Nicușor Dan is expected to begin consultations on forming a new government; early elections are considered unlikely.

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