Bucharest, ROMANIA – Romanian lawmakers have voted to remove Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a successful no-confidence motion, deepening political uncertainty in the European Union member state.
A total of 281 members of parliament backed the motion—well above the 233 required—after the Social Democratic Party withdrew from the ruling coalition and aligned with far-right opposition groups. The move follows weeks of tension over austerity policies introduced to cut Romania’s large budget deficit.
Okay News reports that President Nicusor Dan is expected to begin consultations to form a new government, possibly under a different prime minister, while Bolojan remains in office in a caretaker capacity pending approval of a successor.
The political shake-up comes amid concerns in financial markets, with Romania’s currency weakening ahead of the vote. Despite the instability, Dan has reassured allies that the country will maintain its pro-European Union and NATO alignment.
Although general elections are not scheduled until 2028, the collapse of the coalition underscores growing political friction, particularly over austerity measures that have affected key voter groups. The Social Democrats have indicated willingness to return to a pro-EU coalition under new leadership, setting the stage for complex negotiations in the coming days.
