The Romanian MPs<\/b> today overturned the pro-European government of prime minister Illye Bolozan<\/b> by voting for a no-confidence motion.<\/b><\/p>\n
With this reversal, they are putting<\/b> the country’s credit rating, its access to European funds and the stability of its currency at risk.<\/p>\n
According to official results, the motion of no confidence<\/b> garnered 281 votes compared to the 233<\/b> needed to be approved by the parliament, which has 464 seats.<\/b><\/p>\n
Bolozan had been head of a minority government<\/b> since the end of April<\/b> when the Social Democrats<\/b> (PSD) – the largest party in parliament – demanded his resignation<\/b> and then withdrew<\/b> from the four-party, pro-European coalition and teamed up with far-right opposition <\/b>to table a motion of no confidence.<\/p>\n
Although<\/b> early elections <\/b>seem unlikely, financial markets are worried that the turmoil could mean Bucharest will not be consistent in its commitment to cut its budget deficit, the largest in the EU.<\/p>\n
The current ruling coalition was formed 10 months ago,<\/b>in an attempt to stem the rise of far-right parties after a series of polarising elections. However, its constituent parties have clashed repeatedly over budget cuts.<\/p>\n
According to polls, however, Bolozan, <\/b>who comes from the Liberal Party (PNL), is the most popular politician in the ruling coalition,<\/b> according to polls.<\/p>\n
“Can anyone say how Romania will work from tomorrow, do you have a plan?<\/b>” Bolozan told MPs ahead of the vote.<\/p>\n
Romania, which has never held early<\/b> elections<\/b>, is expected to hold regular parliamentary elections in 2028.<\/p>\n
According to analysts, the likelihood of elections now is low as the far-right<\/b> opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) leads in opinion polls. Centrist President Nicusor Dan is expected to call the parties for consultations and try to reconstitute the four-party pro-European coalition with another Liberal member or perhaps a technocrat as prime minister.<\/p>\n
The Social Democrats have repeatedly said they may again join a pro-European coalition<\/b> under a different prime minister. Bolozan’s party has so far ruled out working with the Social Democrats, however, but some senior party members are pushing for reconciliation.<\/p>\n
Bolozan will remain as interim prime minister with limited powers until parliament confirms the appointment of a new government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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