Advisor explains why president is labeled 'PSDist'

Presidential advisor Eugen Tomac has addressed the recent labeling of Romanian President Nicușor Dan as a "PSDist" by segments of the electorate, offering an explanation for this perception. Tomac firmly rejects this interpretation, emphasizing Dan's political formation rooted in advocating for civil society's voice and defending public interest throughout his career.

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The President had this objective of convincing the PSD that it is much better to remain on this side of the pro-European project.

Speaking on Digi24's "În fața ta" program, Tomac explained that the "PSDist" label arises from President Dan's strategic objective to maintain the Social Democratic Party (PSD) within the pro-European framework. "The President had this objective of convincing the PSD that it is much better to remain on this side of the pro-European project," Tomac stated.

Tomac acknowledged that President Dan is aware of the dissatisfaction among a portion of the population, recognizing that "a good part of Romanians have or had… much higher expectations." However, he stressed that Dan operates with good faith, and his decisions are geared towards ensuring long-term stability, even if they incur immediate political costs. Tomac reiterated that Dan is a leader who takes personal responsibility for his decisions and resists political maneuvering.

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It is conscious that a good part of Romanians are or have expectations… much higher.

This perspective contrasts with criticism from PNL deputy Alexandru Muraru, who accused President Dan of blocking government formation and "protecting PSD," urging the president to publicly apologize to the National Liberal Party (PNL). Tomac, however, expressed confidence that Dan's efforts will ultimately be validated, believing he will succeed in convincing Romanians that his actions were worthwhile.

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He managed to convince and I am absolutely convinced that… he will eventually succeed in convincing Romanians that the effort he made was worth it.