Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Thursday that should a motion of no confidence pass against his administration, the primary option for his National Liberal Party (PNL) would be to remain in the government, though not within a coalition that includes the Social Democratic Party (PSD). However, Bolojan indicated that the party is open to the possibility of moving into opposition, seeking alternative partners to form a “pole of modernization” with other political forces. Speaking to Romanian public television TVR, the Prime Minister emphasized that the continuation of reforms is mandatory, regardless of the political outcome.
He highlighted the nation’s financial performance, noting that public budget revenues increased by 12% and expenditures decreased by 3% in the last ten months following the implementation of austerity measures. Bolojan criticized past fiscal management, stating that the state budget had historically been misused by inefficient administrations and for delayed projects. He explained that necessary measures were taken, much like a family managing finances during significant payments, by focusing expenditures on areas incurring substantial losses.
He added that he had become a target precisely because he refused to be a compliant prime minister and actively blocked the misuse of public funds. Regarding future political roles, when asked about running for President, Bolojan stated that he remains an active individual committed to doing what is best for Romania, suggesting he could have sought the position when opportunities were clearer. The vote of no confidence against his government is scheduled for May 5th.
This motion was tabled by the PSD, the opposition far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), and the parliamentary group MIR – Romania First. The vote followed the withdrawal of support from the PSD, which had previously been the largest party in the ruling four-party coalition.
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