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Romanian PM Bolojan to Lead Minority Government After PSD Withdrawal

4/22/2026

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Ilie Bolojan, Romanian Prime Minister, announced on April 21, 2026 that he will lead a minority government after the Social Democrats (PSD) withdrew support.
The PSD holds 28% of parliamentary seats.
The Liberal Party (PNL) has ruled out forming a coalition with the PSD, while reforms must be implemented by August to avoid risking about 11 billion euros in EU funding.

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Ilie Bolojan, Romanian Prime Minister, announced on April 21, 2026 that he will lead a minority government after the Social Democrats (PSD) withdrew support.
The PSD holds 28% of parliamentary seats.
The Liberal Party (PNL) has ruled out forming a coalition with the PSD, while reforms must be implemented by August to avoid risking about 11 billion euros in EU funding.