Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European government
Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faces a no-confidence vote after his coalition collapsed, triggered by the Social Democrats quitting the government. The vote, brought by the Social Democrats and far-right AUR, could lead to political deadlock, threatening EU funds and Romania's credit rating. Bolojan insists on staying to complete critical reforms before an August EU deadline for accessing over $12 billion in recovery funds. If the government falls, President Nicusor Dan is expected to try forming a new pro-EU coalition with a different prime minister.
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Romania's two largest parties call no-confidence vote in pro-European governmentSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxRomanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan addresses a conference on the EU's eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File PhotoPublished Apr 28, 2026, 11:58 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 12:03 AMListenBUCHAREST, April 28 - The minority government of Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan could fall in early May after his former coalition partner, the leftist Social Democrats, and the far-right opposition submitted a no-confidence motion on Tuesday.The coalition's collapse raised the prospect of weeks or months of policy deadlock that could put pressure on Romania's debt yields,…
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