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Romania's Coalition Faces Crisis as PSD Withdraws Support

4/17/2026

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The Social Democrats (PSD) plan to withdraw support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, risking a crisis for Romania's pro-EU coalition.
President Nicusor Dan urged the coalition to stay intact amid conflicts over spending cuts.
The PSD vote Monday could trigger a crisis and contradict rotating prime minister agreements.
Bolojan has resisted resignation as tensions rise.
Romania's next parliamentary election is set for 2028, with investment-rating concerns from political risks.

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The Social Democrats (PSD) plan to withdraw support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, risking a crisis for Romania's pro-EU coalition.
President Nicusor Dan urged the coalition to stay intact amid conflicts over spending cuts.
The PSD vote Monday could trigger a crisis and contradict rotating prime minister agreements.
Bolojan has resisted resignation as tensions rise.
Romania's next parliamentary election is set for 2028, with investment-rating concerns from political risks.