Romania’s bicameral parliament voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government, leading to its downfall with 281 votes for and four against. Following the vote, the Bolojan government transitions into an interim administration as per the constitution, limited to managing routine administrative tasks without the authority to introduce new laws or emergency ordinances. The interim government’s mandate is capped at 45 days, as per reports from Xinhua news agency.
Bolojan, a member of the National Liberal Party who assumed office in June 2025, faced opposition due to his government’s austerity measures and proposed sale of key state assets, which were strongly opposed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), a major party in the ruling coalition. In April, the PSD withdrew its support and withdrew all its ministers from the government, demanding Bolojan’s resignation, which was declined.
On April 28, the PSD and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), Romania’s two prominent parliamentary parties, jointly submitted the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Bolojan’s government, as reported by local media outlet Digi24. The motion, requiring a minimum of 233 votes in the 464-seat parliament, garnered 251 signatures, including backing from smaller opposition groups and independent legislators.
Despite their differing ideologies, the PSD, a center-left party, and the AUR, a far-right party, collaborated to oust Bolojan from power. While their immediate goal aligns on removing Bolojan, their long-term political objectives diverge significantly. The AUR seeks early elections, while the PSD advocates for the formation of a new “pro-European coalition.” The PSD has criticized the Bolojan government for its economic policies and alleged undervalued sale of national assets, as per party statements.
