Romanian Parliament Approves Pro-European Coalition Led by Ilie Bolojan

Romania has formed a new pro-European coalition government led by center-right Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, ending a prolonged political crisis. The coalition includes the Social Democratic Party (PSD), National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), the ethnic Hungarian UDMR, and representatives of national minorities, holding a comfortable majority in parliament. A power-sharing agreement will see the prime ministerial post rotate from Bolojan (PNL) to a PSD leader in 2027. The coalition prioritizes reducing Romania's substantial budget deficit—the largest in the EU—through fiscal measures such as a one-off bank levy, pension and wage caps, and tax system reforms, alongside restructuring state institutions and investing in infrastructure. Each ministry is tasked with specific targets to ensure accountability, and the government aims to stabilize the economy and reinforce Romania’s pro-EU stance ahead of the 2028 general elections. President Nicusor Dan emphasized the need to rebuild trust and create a realistic, fair country project under the new administration.